Agricultural and residential land in almost a dozen villages in Chadoora area of this district is sinking due to continuous wet weather for the last fortnight.
In a statement, Raja Muzaffar Bhat who is Chairman andFounder of RTI Movement said around one dozen villages in upper reaches ofChadoora with loose Karewa soil were seriously affected as the land wasconstantly sinking and eroding at many places.
“Agriculture and residential land in Goggee Pathree ,Wangwas , Kutbal , Jeddan , Surasyar , Branwar , Neegu, Jabbad and adjoiningvillages is constantly sinking from last two weeks due to constant wet weather.As authorities are busy with COVID-19 work this issue is not taken seriously byadministration,” he said.
The activist sought immediate intervention of Lt Governorand Divisional Commissioner Kashmir to address the issue.
“I appeal Lt Governor, Divisional Commissioner and DistrictMagistrate Budgam to immediately send a team of experts to these village sothat steps as deemed fit are taken to ensure no loss of life and property,” theRTI activist said.
He appealed authorities to provide tents or prefab materialto people whose houses have been damaged, “said Bhat