Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, who is also the Chairperson, District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), today chaired a meeting to review the district's preparedness and flood mitigation measures in view of the weather advisory issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by senior officers of various departments to assess the preparedness for dealing with any eventuality arising from the prevailing weather conditions. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments to remain on high alert and ensure effective inter-departmental coordination for prompt response.
She stressed the need for maintaining adequate stocks of rescue and relief material at all Block and Niabat offices to minimize response time during emergencies. The DC also instructed all Revenue and Disaster Management officers not to leave their respective stations without prior permission from the competent authority so that emergency response mechanisms remain fully functional at all times.
She reviewed the availability and operational status of dewatering pumps across the district on a zone-wise basis and directed the concerned departments to ensure that all equipment remains functional and readily deployable. The DC further reviewed the stock position of essential commodities and medical supplies and directed the concerned departments to maintain sufficient reserves to meet any emergency requirement.
Reiterating that public safety remains the top priority, the DC urged all departments to remain prepared, ensure round-the-clock monitoring of vulnerable areas, and respond swiftly to any weather-related incident.