DC Jammu reviews flood relief, restoration measures

Jammu, Aug 28: Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas on Thursday toured the flood-affected areas of Jammu city and reviewed the ongoing relief and restoration measures. He visited Greater Kailash, Jogi Gate and Gujjar Nagar areas to assess the situation and interacted with residents.At Greater Kailash, Dr Minhas inspected the power receiving station, which had suffered extensive damage due to floods. He directed the immediate restoration of the power supply and addressed several other concerns raised by the people. The DC assured that long-term flood protection measures will be taken up on priority, adding that power supply has been restored in Jammu city except Greater Kailash, which will be restored by evening.  “The removal of muck and debris from houses is being taken up on priority,” the DC said while interacting with the residents at Jogi Gate. “For removal of muck and debris, the administration has put 40 JCBs in service and Tehildars and BDOs are coordinating. He added that ensuring the availability of food was equally important. “Dr Minhas said nobody should go hungry in this situation. The administration is distributing rations and cooked food in the affected areas, he said, adding that 10,000 food packets have been distributed till now.The DC said the water supply is being restored in a phased manner. “Drinking water supply will be back to normal by tomorrow,” he said, adding that medicines are also being provided to citizens in the affected localities.