Srinagar, Apr 18: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo on Saturday chaired a comprehensive review meeting here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office complex to assess the progress of ongoing flood management projects and embankment strengthening works being undertaken to enhance the overall flood resilience of the River Jhelum and reinforce the district’s preparedness.
The meeting was attended by SSP SDRF, Masroor Ahmad Mir, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mir Imtiyaz Ul Aziz, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Aadil Fareed, Chief Planning Officer Srinagar, Fayaz Ahmad Dar, Superintending Engineer Hydraulic, Er. Ambreen Anjum, Joint Commissioner SMC, Suhal Ul Islam, SDM, West, Irfan Bahadur, SDM East, Zubair Ahmad, Executive Engineer I&FC, Shuja Showkat, senior officers of SDRF & other concerned.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner who is also the chairman District Disaster Management Authority was given a detailed overview about the flood mitigation measures undertaken by the Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC) Department, along with preparedness of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Srinagar.
On the occasion, the DC emphasized the importance of proactive planning and completion of all ongoing projects with strict adherence to timelines and ensuring quality execution of all works, particularly those related to embankment strengthening. He underscored that all preventive measures must be put in place well ahead of the flood season to minimize any possible risks
The DC further stressed the need for seamless coordination among all stakeholders and called for regular monitoring. He also called for timely planning of resources, adequate manpower mapping and effective capacity building in advance for any required possible mitigation measures.
The Deputy Commissioner called for a coordinated, multi-agency approach to disaster preparedness and mitigation, stressing that continuous monitoring and timely intervention remain crucial in mitigating any possible risks in the district.
The DC also reviewed the preparedness and resource augmentation of the NDRF, SDRF, I&FC and the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) and directed the concerned departments to expedite vulnerability mapping and strengthen on-ground readiness. He further instructed them to prepare a comprehensive resource inventory while expediting the identification of vulnerable locations across the district.
