In order to take first hand stock of damage caused by the cloudburst in Awoora and adjacent areas and to review the restoration efforts following the incident, the Deputy Commissioner (DC), (Chairman District Disaster Management Authority), Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today conducted an extensive tour of the area.
The DC was accompanied by senior officers including ADC, Dr. Muzamil Maqbool Beig, SEs PWD, Jal Shakti and KPDCL besides officials and field functionaries of various concerned departments. During the visit, the DC conducted an on-site inspection of the affected area, reviewed the damage to critical infrastructure, public amenities and nearby localities, and took stock of the overall situation.
He assessed the damage caused by the incident to water supply schemes and pipelines, electricity poles and cables, roads, river embankments, private properties and other vital structures. Reviewing the restoration efforts, the DC directed the concerned departments to expedite the ongoing operations, clear debris off the paths and roads, and restore essential services on a priority basis.
He asked them to rope in additional resources so that the public services and amenities resume immediately, adding that long term and sustainable solutions be proposed by the concerned departments. Dr. Bilal on the occasion interacted with local residents and assured the affected families of all possible assistance from the district administration.
He emphasized close coordination among line departments for prompt restoration of essential services like water, road connectivity and electricity so to minimise inconvenience to the public. Notably, the men and machinery of Jal Shakti, R&B, Power Development and other departments are on ground zero and the district administration has swiftly pressed into action for timely restoration of all essential services. Earlier, on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, a team headed by ADC had also visited the affected areas.