Srinagar: Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Commissioner Faz Lul Haseeb on Monday conducted an extensive tour of waterlogging-prone areas across the city to assess the situation following persistent rainfall and review dewatering and emergency response measures.
Accompanied by Joint Commissioner (Administration) Nuzhat Qureshi, Executive Engineers of the Drainage Circle and other senior officials, the Commissioner inspected Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, Eidgah, Khanyar, Hari Singh High Street (HSHS) and other vulnerable locations.
During the visit, he reviewed the functioning of dewatering stations, mobile pumping units, stormwater drainage infrastructure and the deployment of field teams engaged in round-the-clock operations.
The Commissioner directed officials to ensure uninterrupted functioning of all dewatering facilities, maintain continuous surveillance of vulnerable areas and respond promptly to reports of waterlogging, particularly around hospitals, major roads, commercial hubs and other critical public infrastructure.
He also instructed officers to intensify monitoring during the ongoing spell of inclement weather, strengthen coordination among engineering wings and ensure that pumping stations, drains and stormwater drainage networks remain fully operational to facilitate the quick discharge of rainwater.
Reviewing the preparedness of emergency response teams, Haseeb directed officials to keep adequate manpower, machinery and mobile pumping units ready for immediate deployment wherever required. He stressed that uninterrupted civic services and public safety should remain the corporation’s top priority.
The SMC said its 24×7 Control Room remains operational to receive complaints related to waterlogging and other civic emergencies. It advised residents to report incidents of water accumulation, blocked drains and related issues through its helpline numbers.
The Commissioner said the corporation would remain on high alert and continue taking measures to safeguard public safety, protect critical infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted civic services during the ongoing rainy spell.