Kulgam: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, on Tuesday reviewed flood preparedness in Kulgam and directed all departments to maintain a high level of readiness in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions.
Chairing a meeting to assess the district’s preparedness for weather-related emergencies and the operational readiness of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), the Divisional Commissioner reviewed mitigation measures and response mechanisms across departments.
Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Shahzad Alam, briefed the meeting on the district’s preparedness, outlining department-wise mitigation strategies and the status of relief, rescue and rehabilitation arrangements.
Garg directed officers to ensure the immediate deployment of field teams, continuous monitoring of water levels, vulnerability mapping of flood-prone villages, strategic positioning of manpower and machinery, and full operational readiness of the district control room and disaster response system.
He also reviewed the status of essential public services, including telecommunications, healthcare, drinking water supply, electricity and the availability of essential commodities, and instructed the departments concerned to ensure uninterrupted services during any adverse weather conditions.
Emphasising timely communication, the Divisional Commissioner called for the issuance of public advisories and greater awareness among vulnerable communities to minimise the impact of any flood situation.
The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Additional Commissioner Revenue, Additional Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commissioner Development and other district and sectoral officers.
Earlier, Garg visited the Mata Kulwagishori Temple at Bungam and Mata Katyani Temple at Kakran to review arrangements for the upcoming Annual Maha Yagya.
