Rising KashmirRising KashmirRising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search

Archives

  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022

Categories

  • Anchor
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • City
  • Developing Story
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Features
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Jammu
  • Jammu and Kashmir News
  • Kashmir
  • Kashmir Tourism
  • Kath Bath
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Viewpoint
  • World
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Div Com Kashmir holds meeting to address the issue of deficiency of drinking water in Valley
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Follow US
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Rising Kashmir > Blog > Developing Story > Div Com Kashmir holds meeting to address the issue of deficiency of drinking water in Valley
Developing Story

Div Com Kashmir holds meeting to address the issue of deficiency of drinking water in Valley

RK Online Desk
Last updated: July 23, 2024 9:17 pm
RK Online Desk
Published: July 23, 2024
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

SRINAGAR, JULY 23: With the deficit in rainfall in the Valley leading to deficiency in the overall supply of drinking water, the Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today convened a meeting to address the issue with active intervention of PHE department and District Administrations by optimum utilization of all the available resources across the valley.

Addressing the meeting, Div Com underlined the deficit in rainfall as the reason for scarcity of potable water in different areas.

On the occasion, Div Com directed rationalization of distribution of tap water to provide drinking water to all the people so the issue shall be addressed.

Besides, he directed augmentation of supply of drinking water to the most affected areas through tankers. In this regard, he also instructed hiring of private tankers to suffice the requirement.

Meanwhile, he directed all Executive Engineers of PHE to optimize the utilization of resources and provide drinking water through tankers to the affected areas regularly by framing the rosters.

Besides, he also directed operationalisation of schemes awaiting inauguration to provide the water in view of the present circumstances.

He also instructed for operationalisation of Control Room of PHE Department so the grievances regarding availability of drinking water shall be addressed.

The meeting was informed that areas lying at the tail end of the schemes have been mostly affected and the demand is saturated by water tankers.

Director IMD informed the meeting that almost -75% to -80% deficit in rainfall was recorded in most districts of Kashmir Division in the month of July while -45 % to -50% deficit was recorded in the month of June.

It was informed that after five days there will be precipitation of rain which will end the dry spell in the Valley.

While directing functioning of Control Room 24*7 in every district, Bidhuri also directed all JEs to remain in touch with the Mohalla Committees of their jurisdiction to address their issue of drinking water.

Meanwhile, Div Com also appealed general public to remain patient and asked people not to protest on roads causing inconvenience to passengers.
Earlier, the CE, PHE gave a detailed presentation regarding the status of various water supply schemes functioning in the Valley.

The meeting was attended by all Deputy Commissioners of Kashmir Division; Director, IMD; CE, PHE, Superintending Engineers, Executive Engineers, AEEs and other officers.

Rahul Gandhi informs Lok Sabha Speaker’s office about retaining Raebareli seat
Extortion racket busted in Kulgam, five robbers arrested with fake guns: Police
What BJP is doing to stop farmers’ suicide? Congress poses three questions ahead of PM Modi’s Maharashtra visit
We need to educate and encourage people for Voluntary blood donation: LG Sinha
Sheetal Devi roped in as National Icon in PwD category by ECI for Lok Sabha Elections

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link Print
Previous Article Gunfight breaks out in North Kashmir’s Kupwara
Next Article J&K Government dismisses employees for anti-national activities
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

1MFollowersLike
262kFollowersFollow
InstagramFollow
234kSubscribersSubscribe
Google NewsFollow

Latest News

Hyderpora underpass turns into cab stand, sparks safety concerns
City
May 26, 2025
Bear-Proof Corral unveiled to tackle human-wildlife conflict in Drass
Kashmir
May 26, 2025
SACPPE holds session to safeguard children from unexploded shells in Uri
Kashmir
May 26, 2025
‘Prem Visheshagya’ brings laughter to Natrangs’ Sunday theatre
Jammu
May 26, 2025

Recent Posts

  • Hyderpora underpass turns into cab stand, sparks safety concerns
  • Bear-Proof Corral unveiled to tackle human-wildlife conflict in Drass
  • SACPPE holds session to safeguard children from unexploded shells in Uri
  • ‘Prem Visheshagya’ brings laughter to Natrangs’ Sunday theatre
  • Admin spreads awareness on drug abuse in Sgr

Recent Comments

  1. SavePlus on AI and Behavioural Analytics in Gaming: Making the World of Gaming Better
  2. Parul on Govt acknowledges faulty streetlights on Narbal-Tangmarg road
  3. dr gora on Women Veterinarians and the Goal of Viksit Bharat
  4. jalwa game login on National Education Policy 2020: Transforming India’s Educational System
  5. Virender Bhat on Pahalgam Attack: A War on Humanity, Peace, and Kashmiriyat

Contact Us

Flat No 7,Press Enclave, Srinagar, 190001
0194 2477887
9971795706
[email protected]
[email protected]

Quick Link

  • E-Paper
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Top Categories

Stay Connected

1.06MLike
262.5kFollow
InstagramFollow
234.3kSubscribe
WhatsAppFollow
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Follow US
© 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?