Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

LG Sinha Monitors Flood Response, Ensures Relief


(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer)
File photo of J&K LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar- In view of the incessant rains in Jammu and Kashmir over the last two days, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed preparations to meet the eventuality of floods.

Sinha spoke to senior officials and took stock of the situation, an official spokesperson said.

The LG was briefed on the rescue and relief measures being taken on ground by teams of the Army, Air Force, Central Armed Police Force, district administrations, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force.

“He was briefed that people affected by flood in Akhnoor were evacuated to safety by Border Security Force, NDRF and police. People from around 67 villages in Anantnag, Budgam and Pulwama were moved to safer locations and nomadic families in Pulwama and Shopian were provided shelters by the respective district administrations,” the spokesperson said.

Nine relief shelters are ready in Srinagar city, the LG was informed.

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