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The Chief Engineer Irrigation and flood control department Srinagar on Saturday asked all field staff to remain alert and keep the flood fighting machinery in readiness.
The Official has asked the committees to remain alert amid the intermittent rainfall and the wet weather prediction till July 09.
“In view of forecast of heavy rains predicted by the Meteorological Department from 08-07- 2023 to 09-07-2023 all the Flood Zonal Committees are directed to remain alert in their respective jurisdictions and monitor the situation closely. They will keep the flood fighting machinery in readiness for their immediate mobilization in the event of any flood like situation,” read a circular of the Chief Engineer, I&FC Kashmir, which was acccessed by The Kashmiriyat.
Meanwhile the Kulgam district Police has issued helpline numbers in view of the rainfall.
In a press release issued to The Kashmiriyat, Police said, “In view of inclement weather/incessant rainfall, Emergency helpline desk has been established by District Police Kulgam to facilitate the general Public and to avoid any untoward incident or distress.
In case of any emergency the general public are advised to contact on below mentioned helpline numbers:-
SSP Kulgam 7051510651, 7051510674
Addl. SP Kulgam 7051510652,9469950802
Addl. SP NHW Qzd 9469950811
DySP HQR Kulgam 7051510654
SDPO Qazigund 7051510655
SDPO DH Pora 7051510676
SHO Police Station Qazigund 7051510665
SHO Police Station Kulgam 7051510661
SHO Police Station Devsar 7051510664
SHO Police Station Manzgam 7051510671
SHO Police Station Kund 7051510670
SHO Police Station D H Pora 7051510663
SHO Police Station Yaripora 7051510662
SHO Police Station Behibagh 7051510669
SHO Police Station Qaimoh 7051510667
I/C Police Post Mirbazar 7051510679
I/C Police Post JT 7051510680
I/C Police Post Frisal 7051510668
PCR Kulgam 01931260486, 9469950887. or Dial 112 (ERSS)
Sinthan Pass and Margan Pass shut
Meanwhile, Executive Magistrate larnoo has ordered the closure of Sinthan Pass and Margan Pass Road from 8 of July 2023 onwards in view of Bad 1Veather Conditions.
“In view of predictions by the Metrological Department for widespread and Heavy rains and Snowfall in upper reaches, people of Tehsil Larnoo and outside tourists are advised to refrain from venturing in landslide and shooting stone prone areas,” read the order accessed by The Kashmiriyat.
Moreover, rainfall/thunderstorm/snowfall may lead to disruption of traffic on Sinthan pass and Margan Pass roads.
People and tourists are advised to refrain from travelling on these roads from 8. of July 2023 till Weather improves. Also, incompliance to the directions of Sub Divisional Magistrate Kokernag, Naib-Tehsildar Larnoo and SHO Larnoo are hereby directed to setup Naka at Daksum and Gowran roads and restrain vehicular traffic on these roads from 8. of July 2023 till weather improves.
Moreover, Assistant Tourist Officer Kokemag Shall place 4 tourist guards at Daksum Naka and Range officer Daksum shall place 4 forest Guards at Gowran Naka from 4 P.M to 9:00 A.M on the days, when the roads are closed, read the order.