Srinagar, August 24, KDC: Water Power Minister, Javed Ahmed Rana, in view of the ongoing monsoon season today, assessed the preparations for the floods of Jammu and Kashmir during a meeting held with Chief Engineers and other senior officials.
He reviewed the readiness and infrastructure necessary to handle emergency situations, especially in flood-prone areas throughout the region.
The minister directed the officials to ensure monitoring of water level clock in all major river systems, focusing on Jhelum, Ravi and Tawi rivers and their tributaries.
He also visited flood control and management room Ram Munshi Bagh Srinagar. He emphasized the importance of real -time spread of initial warning signals to all concerned departments, agencies and stakeholders to enable Swift and coordinated response.
The minister was informed by the Flood Control Department that the department is fully equipped and is operated on operations to handle any flood -related exaggeration.
In a major development to promote flood preparations and communication, the minister was informed that the department has developed the Kashmir Flood Watch app in collaboration with the Information and Forecast Sale (IFC). This mobile application provides real -time updates at the water level in Jhelum and its major tributaries, drawing data from a network of automatic water level recorders. The app plays an important role in issuing initial warnings and supporting timely decision making during the emergency.
To ensure an organized and effective flood response, a broad institutional structure has been installed. It included a Central Flood Committee, District Coordination Committees, Flood Zonal Committees, Area and Dhadak. Each of these has been entrusted with special roles and responsibilities to ensure smooth coordination, resource mobilization and on-ground execution.
Regarding the Logistics Front, the minister was informed that an adequate stock of EC bag was prepared. Many of which are already filled and strategically kept for immediate use during emergency. It is part of a comprehensive logistics and mitigation strategy that aims to facilitate rapid and effective reaction for any violation or increasing threat.
Rana appreciated the active efforts of the Flood Control Department. He reiterated the Omar Sarkar’s commitment to protect life and property through timely intervention, technology-powered solutions and public awareness initiatives.
He urged all departments and citizens to be vigilant, cooperate with officials and to use the digital tool and real -time updates provided by the government. (KDC)
