SRINAGAR: With improvement in weather and receding water in Jehlum, the danger of flood has averted. This was stated by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Mr. Gazanfar Hussain during an interaction with the media persons here today. He said that government is fully prepared to tackle any eventuality and people are asked to contact help line numbers of various control rooms set up by the Divisional Administration.
The Divisional Commissioner said that water level in Jehlum has receded and by 5 p.m water level at Ram Munshi Bagh was 16.10 feet, at Sangam 16.75 feet and at Asham 11.75 feet which is below the danger mark. He further said that at 11.45 a.m water level at Dal Lake was 12.4 feet. He said that Brar-i-Nambal gate was opened at 11 a.m which is expected to reduce the water level in Dal Lake. Gazanfar said that due to incessant rains various water supply schemes were partially damaged which have been repaired and water supply has been restored across the Valley.
“There is no incidence of breach in Jehlum bunds from Anantnag to Baramulla”, said the Gazanfar, adding that 76 dewatering pumps besides 19 fire tenders of Fire and Emergency Services have been pressed into service to dewater 83 water logged areas. Divisional Commissioner said that 1030 MW power is being supplied to the Valley consumers. He informed that the repair and restoration work on NH-1A is going on speedily. On the occasion, Vice Chairman LAWDA, Mr. Sarmad Hafeez, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone, Joint Director Information Kashmir, Mr. Shafaqat Iqbal and other officers were present.