DC Budgam visits Zoonipora breach site

Budgam, Sep 5: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-ud-Din Bhat Friday visited the Zoonipora breach site and other flood-affected areas to take a first-hand assessment of the situation. He was accompanied by senior district officials, SDM Chadoora, engineers, and field functionaries.
DC carried out an appraisal of damages and interacted with the local population, listening patiently to their concerns. He assured people that the District Administration is standing shoulder to shoulder with them in this hour of crisis and that all possible support will be extended to them.
DC informed that relief measures are in full swing in the affected areas.
The ration kits, medical kits, and other essential items are being distributed among affected families, while portable water tankers have been pressed into service to ensure safe drinking water supply, he said.
Meanwhile, on-spot testing of water sources is also being conducted for public safety.
Regarding healthcare, DC said that medical teams with mobile ambulances and essential medicines have been deployed in all six flood-affected villages — Rakh Shalina, Shalina, Bagh Shakurshah, Seerbagh, Summerbugh & Zoonipora to provide timely medical care to the people.
Speaking on the restoration of services, the DC said that work on electricity restoration is being carried out on war footing bases. He added that the local receiving station had been damaged, but necessary repairs are underway and supply will be restored at the earliest.
DC further assured that work on restoration of the breached bund at Zoonipora will be taken up shortly in consultation with experts to prevent further damage and safeguard adjoining habitations.
He directed all line departments to remain on high alert, ensure coordination, and provide immediate relief wherever required.
ADC Budgam, SDM chadoora and other senior district and sectoral officers accompanied him during the visit.