- Takes stock of situation arisen due to incessant rains
SRINAGAR: To take stock of situation arising due incessant rains in the valley, the member Parliament, Srinagar, Mr. Tariq Hamid Karra visited various areas of Srinagar including Noor Bagh, Guzarbal Pandit Mohalla, Palpora, Shinghlipora, Gooripora Gath Colony and Choonchi Fakir. While inspecting the affected areas, Mr. Kara directed the concerned authorities remain vigilant to cope any exigency if occur so that protection of life and property is ensured.
During the visit, Mr. Karra interacted with the people of affected areas and assured them that government has taken all precautionary measures to tackle with any eventuality. He asked the concerned officers to expedite the process of dewatering from water logged areas. Responding to the demands of various deputations on the occasion, Mr. Karra directed the authorities of R&B department to take up the necessary work for construction of protection bund at Noor Bagh area. He also asked concerned agencies for speedy dewatering from water logged areas.
Mr. Karra also directed the officers from filling of graveyard at Palpora. Later, the MP visited Choonchi Faqir area and got appraisal of damages caused to the crops due to rainfall. The MP was accompanied by Chief Engineer R&B, Irrigation and Flood Control and various public representatives.