Ganderbal, Sep 4: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore Thursday conducted an extensive visit to several water-logged and vulnerable areas along Sindh Nallah to personally monitor the ground situation and review the situation.
The DC was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Syed Fahim Bihaqi, Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR), Executive Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC), Tehsildars of Tullamulla and Wakura, besides other concerned officials. During the visit, the DC inspected Shallabugh, Paribal Ghat, Gungji Gund, Malik Pora, Nariyan Bagh, Gadihanji Mohallah Rabitar, Gund Roshan, and other adjoining areas affected by the rising water level of Sindh Nallah.
On the occasion, ACR Ganderbal briefed the DC about the evacuation process and informed that residents of partially submerged areas have already been shifted to safer locations. The Executive Engineer I&FC apprised the DC about the current water level and measures taken to plug water overtopping. The DC directed him to keep all field staff on high alert and ensure immediate response measures in vulnerable areas. The DC also instructed the ACR to ensure deployment of officials in low-lying areas to facilitate smooth and timely evacuation, if required. Later, the DC visited the temporary gauge at Gund-e-Roshan and directed I&FC to deploy dedicated staff for round-the-clock monitoring to ensure real-time reporting of water levels. Appealing to the local residents, the DC urged them to remain vigilant and shift to safer locations wherever necessary, stressing that safeguarding lives remains the administration’s top priority.
