Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today personally monitored the situation across the district following the adverse weather advisory and intermittent rainfall. He inspected National Highway-44 at the Nashri landslide site and other vulnerable locations to assess the impact of the inclement weather and review restoration measures undertaken by the departments concerned.
Meanwhile, the DC directed all Sub Divisional Magistrates and Tehsildars to remain stationed in their respective jurisdictions, maintain close coordination with line departments, monitor the situation round the clock and ensure a prompt response to any emergency. He instructed field officers to remain in constant touch with the District Administration and immediately report any incident requiring urgent intervention.
The Deputy Commissioner directed officers of NHAI, BRO/BECON, the Public Works Department (PWD) and PMGSY to deploy adequate manpower and machinery for immediate restoration of all affected roads and to ensure that road connectivity is restored at the earliest. He stressed that all roads, particularly the National Highway and other major routes, should be kept traffic-worthy to facilitate the safe movement of commuters and emergency services.
Reviewing the status of essential services, the DC took stock of water supply, power supply, healthcare facilities, availability of essential commodities and other public utilities. He directed officers concerned to ensure uninterrupted delivery of these services and to remain fully prepared to address any disruptions on priority.
The DC said the District Administration has activated all essential services and restoration agencies to deal with any eventuality arising from the prevailing weather conditions. He added that the District Control Room has been activated for round-the-clock monitoring of the situation and to provide timely assistance to the public.
The DC also inspected arrangements at Yatri Niwas Chanderkote and other designated locations where Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims are staying following the temporary suspension of the Yatra by the authorities. He reviewed the availability of accommodation, food, drinking water, sanitation, medical facilities and other essential amenities, and directed officers concerned to ensure that all necessary arrangements are maintained for the comfort and safety of the pilgrims.
Appealing to the general public, the Deputy Commissioner advised people to strictly follow the weather advisory issued by the authorities and avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in landslide-prone and vulnerable areas. He urged citizens to remain vigilant, cooperate with the Administration and report any emergency or weather-related incident to the District Control Room or the nearest administrative office for immediate assistance.
The Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak, SSP Ramban Arun Gupta, SSP Traffic NHW Raja Adil Hamid, Project Director NHAI Shubham Yadav and officers of the departments concerned.