J&K govt apprises Centre of flood situation

Jammu and Kashmir government today informed the Centre about the existing situation in the wake of incessant rains and the measures taken by it to deal with any eventuality.
State Chief Secretary Mohammad Iqbal Khanday apprised the Union Cabinet Secretary Ajit Seth of the existing situation and measures being taken to combat any eventuality in detail through a video conference, an official spokesman said here.
"The administration is fully alert and every step is being taken to safeguard public life and property," the Chief Secretary said.
He informed the Centre that after a brief pause it was raining again but the water level in Srinagar was gradually receding and the river was flowing below the danger mark.

However, the Met office predictions are a cause for concern and government has geared up its men and machinery to combat any eventuality, he said.
He informed that essentials have been adequately stocked for distribution.

Meanwhile, the authorities issued an avalanche warning in the avalanche prone areas of seven districts of the Valley following fresh snowfall in the high altitude region.
Quoting a communication received from the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, the official spokesman said the avalanche warning exists for next 24 hours in the avalanche prone areas of Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora and Ganderbal districts.
"In view of the warning, Deputy Commissioners of these districts are requested to advise people not to venture in avalanche prone areas.

"During heavy snowfall, people are advised not to occupy and temporarily evacuate those locations which are under fall line of avalanches," the spokesman said adding the Deputy Commissioners concerned are asked to take all precautionary measures so as to avert any untoward incident.