People in snowfall-hit Chenab asked to exercise caution

In the wake of the heavy snowfall in the mountainous belt of Chenab valley, the administration has asked residents to exercise caution while moving out of their houses.
"The Deputy Commissioner, Doda, in a meeting to take stock of the essential commodities in the district, has advised the people to exercise caution while moving out of their houses," an official spokesman said.
During the meeting, attended by various senior civil and police officials of the district, concerned authorities were told to take stock of the available essential commodities in the mountainous belt.
"The officials were instructed to ensure that there was no disruption in the supply of essential commodities to the residents of these areas," the spokesman said.

He said that the chief medical officer of the district was instructed to ensure that there was adequate supply of life saving drugs at all hospitals across the district.
"Several feet of snow has accumulated at various places and the officials were instructed that necessary measures need to be taken so that the residents of these areas don't suffer," he said.