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Chief Secretary reviews administrative preparedness in view of inclement weather forecast

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 12/10/2017 1:39:13 PM

Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Saturday held a video conference with Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir and Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to review preparedness of the Divisional and District Administration in view of inclement weather forecast in Kashmir Valley and other far flung areas.
Chief Secretary directed the Administration to be ready to meet any eventuality in view of the MET Department forecasts for the coming days. He said round the clock supply of electricity to Health institutions and other critical establishments should be ensured and it should also be ensured that generators in Hospitals etc are in proper working condition, should a need arise.
Chief Secretary directed that all concerned Departments like PDD, R&B, MED, ULB, PHE, Health and other Departments should gear up in view of the weather forecast and deploy their men and machinery on the ground beforehand.
Chief Secretary directed that there should not be any delay in deploying men and machinery including snow clearance machines/drainage pumps etc as soon as snow/water starts to accumulate, so that people do not face any inconvenience.
Divisional and District Administration was asked to ensure that people do not face any inconvenience on account of essentials services like supply of electricity, water and availability of ration, K oil and LPG and medicine.