Sajad reviews flood situation in Kupwara

• Asks District Administration to restore public utilities, assess damages

JAMMU:  Minister for Animal Husbandry and Science Technology, Mr. Sajad Gani Lone today called upon District Administration Kupwara to keep close vigil on the flood situation in Kupwara district and begin assessment of damages to property and crops caused due to recent floods so that relief could be provided to the affected families at the earliest. The Minister called for early restoration of public utilities in the affected areas. He directed the officers to ensure that dewatering of the inundated areas is done on war-footing so that people living in these areas resume day-to-day life. He also instructed the concerned for immediate repairs of protection bunds of different nallahs in the district.

Mr. Sajad also asked for providing potable drinking water, adequate electric supply, and free ration besides giving adequate and necessary medicare facilities to the affected people, so that threat of epidemic is controlled. He also called for undertaking necessary fumigation and cleanup of the areas where the water level has receded. The Minister said the government has already instructed the revenue officers to prepare a comprehensive and detailed report about the extent of damage suffered by the people so that they can be adequately compensated.

The Minister instructed the concerned Engineers to initiate necessary measures for restoration of public utilities well in time. He also instructed them to formulate DPRs for execution of flood works in these villages. The Minister also directed concerned Officers of Agriculture and Horticulture Departments to immediately assess the losses of the crops for relief and free seeds and chemical fertilizers to the affected farmers.