- Asks authorities to ensure immediate dewatering of water-logged areas
SRINAGAR: The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Ms. Asiya Naqash today toured interior areas of Hazratbal constituency including Hassanabad, Rangpora, Elahi Bagh, Ahmad Nagar, Anchar and Jenab Sahib Soura to assess the situation which has arisen due to incessant rains in these areas. The Minister while visiting interiors of Hassanabad assessed the damage caused due to rains to the residential houses which have developed cracks. She asked the LAWDA authorities to ensure immediate earth filling of the areas and press into service dewatering pumps to ensure safety of life and property.
The Minister enroute met many public delegations who informed her about their problems. She assured the locals that all their problems would be redressed on priority. She directed the revenue authorities to assess the damage caused to the residential houses in these areas so that compensation is provided to the affectees. The Minister was accompanied by the officers of district administration.