GANDERBAL: In view of weather advisory, the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba today chaired a meeting of the officials to review the winter preparedness in the district. The meeting was attended by the Executive Engineers of R&B, PMGSY, officials from PDD and other concerned.
During the meeting, the ADC sought the status of snow clearness process in the upper reaches of Kangan and Sonamarg—where it has been snowing since afternoon. The Executive Engineers briefed the ADC about the progress of snow clearness in these areas and informed that all roads have been cleared of snow and men and machinery has already in a state of readiness.
The ADC impressed upon the concerned to remain available at Headquarters for early redressal of public grievances and for better coordination in dealing with snow clearance operations. He said that the essential services are delivered to the beneficiaries well in time. He urged interdepartmental coordination for effective response to meet any eventuality due inclement weather.