Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Sep 3: Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Anshul Garg Wednesday urged citizens to remain alert throughout the night. He said the next 6–8 hours will be particularly critical and appealed to all residents to follow the advisories issued by district administrations.
He said preventive evacuations have been activated in Srinagar and parts of South Kashmir and the next few hours are crucial.
Speaking on preventive measures, Garg assured that essential supplies, including food, diesel, petrol, and kerosene, are sufficiently available, and there is no need to panic.
He added that health, power, and telecommunication services are functioning normally across the Valley.
Preventive evacuations have been activated in several areas, particularly in Srinagar, Kulgam, Anantnag, and Pulwama. “Field teams, including revenue officers, magistrates, police, and SDRF personnel, are actively monitoring water levels and assisting citizens to move to safer locations,” he added.
Garg noted that while water levels had receded in some areas during the day, continuous rises have been observed at Sangam and Ram Munshi Bagh. Field teams are closely monitoring these locations to prevent any risk to life and property.
He further stated that more than 300 relief shelters have been identified across districts, equipped with blankets, ration materials, power and water supply to support people in need. Citizens relocating to higher grounds or relatives’ homes are being guided by administration teams.
“Mughal Road restoration work is ongoing, essential supplies are being replenished, and our health systems remain fully functional,” Garg said. He stressed that emergency help desk at the UT level and district-level Emergency Operation Centres are operational and residents can also contact the widely publicized emergency number 112 for assistance.
The Divisional Commissioner cautioned that while the overall situation is under control, extreme vigilance is required. “The next few hours will be critical. I urge all citizens to remain alert, cooperate with field teams, and follow district advisories throughout the night,” he said.
