Govt ready to deal with any flood emergency: Itoo

Srinagar, Aug 27: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakina Itoo on Wednesday visited Government Lal Ded Hospital to assess the situation following a flood-like situation in the valley, saying the government is ready to deal with any flood emergency.Speaking to reporters after taking a firsthand review of the hospital’s readiness, she said, “I took a review to see if there is anything needed in case of any kind of emergency. The Lal Ded Hospital has already put plans and measures in place if needed.”The minister said the hospital, the largest maternity hospital in the region, is prepared for any situation, especially since it’s located on the banks of the Jhelum River. “If there is any kind of intervention needed, we will do that,” she added.Speaking about the flood situation in Jammu & Kashmir, especially Jammu province, Itoo said the government is ready to deal with the situation.“You can see how bad the situation is in Jammu,” she said. “However, the rains have stopped at intervals in Kashmir. Otherwise, the situation would have been different, and we would have also faced damage.”The minister affirmed that hospitals are a top priority, and the government is committed to patient welfare. Sakina said the situation was currently normal.