Snowfall aftermath: DC Srinagar tours city areas, oversees snow clearance measures

• Stresses on inter-agency coordination to ensure hassle free essential services to people

SRINAGAR: In order to take stock of the ground situation in wake of incessant snowfall in the District, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today morning toured various areas of the Srinagar City to inspect snow-clearance operations and take first hand appraisal about functioning of essential supplies. The DC visited various areas of the City including Lal Chowk, Ghanta Ghar, Residency Road, Polo-view, Rajbagh, Jawahar Nagar,  Gogjibagh, Rambagh, Barzulla, Hyderpora, Bemina and other adjoining areas, and took stock of the ongoing snow clearance measures.

During the tour, the DC took onsite inspection of the ongoing snow clearance measures and stressed the Officers and officials to ensure that snow is cleared from all main roads to pave ways for smooth vehicular movement, particularly of ambulances ferrying patients.He also stressed on prioritizing snow clearance on roads leading to vital installations including hospitals ensuring unhindered access for medical emergencies, as well as facilitating the smooth flow of essential services amidst the challenging weather conditions.

The DC also laid emphasis on snow clearance from inner lanes and by-lanes to make sure people do not face any inconvenience. He underscored the importance of making other necessary facilities available to residents to minimize the impact of severe weather events on the people. Dr Bilal stressed on ensuring free Ambulance movement enroute all City Hospitals and emphasised on snow clearance from remote Srinagar areas like Harwan, Dara, Fakir Gujri, Khanmoh, Balhama, Soiteng, Panzinara, etc. During the visit, the DC was accompanied by Officers of R&B, MED, SMC, PDD, PHE and other line Departments