Sopore, Jan 28: Streets across Sopore town in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district remained waterlogged following recent snowfall, turning busy areas into virtual ponds and disrupting normal life, even as the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) has assured relief measures.
The areas near Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Main Chowk, Degree College and other key streets are waterlogged. The residents demand a permanent drainage system to curb recurring submersion during rains or snowmelt.
ADC Sopore, S A Raina acknowledged the issue, saying that dewatering operations were immediately initiated with two pumps pressed into service. “The leftover water will be fully dewatered by tomorrow,” he assured.
On snow clearance, the ADC informed that all Priority 1 and 2 roads were cleared on the first day itself, while upper reaches like Rampora, Rajpora and Marbal were addressed today. Electricity restoration in Sopore and Rafiabad was completed yesterday.
He urged residents to exercise judicious use of electricity and water amid ongoing challenges.
Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sopore Municipal Council revealed that over 60% of the drainage project works have been completed.
Locals, however, urged the administration to expedite efforts. They questioned why main streets flood repeatedly—(KNO)
