DC Srinagar takes first-hand assessment of water-logging situation after heavy rains

Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary hassaid that response mechanism to deal with the water-logging situation has beenfully activated and that all concerned line departments are on the ground inefforts towards quickest possible dewatering of all affected areas.

The DC who visited various areas to assess the water-loggingsituation and inspect dewatering efforts following heavy rainfall in Srinagarthis morning said concerned departments are ensuring swift dewatering of allroads and lanes especially those leading to important installations likehospitals and receiving stations apart from city roads.

   

He said that in addition to 80 dewatering stations and 115mobile pumping stations of the SMC over a dozen fire tenders and pumps of theF&ES have also been pressed into service for dewatering efforts across thecity adding that this is in addition to 10 pumping stations of the UEED coveringDal surroundings and Khanyar.

The DC, according to a statement, said the Trafficdepartment has deployed maximum workforce to ensure effective handling oftraffic situation and vehicular movement in the City.

He said all line departments including PWD, PHE, SMC, PDD,UEED and Traffic have established control rooms for the convenience of generalpublic and all of them are under strict instructions to deploy adequate men andmachinery on the ground and work in close coordination amongst themselves toprevent further hassles.

The DC also visited various Old City areas on the occasionand tock stock of water-logging situation and dewatering efforts underwaythere.

He said officers have been designated as nodal officers fordifferent zones to monitor the situation within their areas of jurisdiction.

Dr Shahid said water-logging as a result of rains throws amajor challenge because of deficient drainage in the district adding that thedistrict administration is fast-tracking efforts to set up a comprehensivedrainage project that will address this deficit.

Senior officers from all concerned departments including SSPTraffic, ADC Srinagar, JD PMDD, ExEns and field officers accompanied the DC onthe occasion.

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