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SRINAGAR: Recent heavy rains in Jammu & Kashmir, including certain areas of Srinagar district, have caused severe flooding, significantly impacting residents’ lives. Several neighborhoods were submerged, including Tayyaba Colony in Humhama, where water entered homes and streets, causing hardship for local residents.
In this context, a delegation from the Public Welfare Committee, Humhama, met with the Chief Engineer of the Irrigation & Flood Control Department Kashmir, Er. Showkat Hussain, to discuss the ongoing flood risks in the area and potential solutions. The committee highlighted that high water levels in the Jhelum River, Doodh Ganga and other streams badly affected Tayyaba Colony.
The delegation emphasized that the absence of a flood water channel has been a longstanding issue. Additionally, illegal constructions and unauthorized encroachments have obstructed the natural flow of water, exacerbating flood risks. The committee urged the government to promptly construct a proper flood channel and strong protective embankments from Humhama to Narkara, Budgam, to prevent future loss of life and property.
The Public Welfare Committee also expressed its gratitude to the then Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE), Er. Ambreen, who had earlier taken a courageous stand when a private builder attempted to construct nearly 300 flats on the flood channel land after obtaining permission from the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC).
The Committee recalled that Er. Ambreen opposed the illegal construction project, insisting that the land belonged to the Flood and Irrigation Department and could not be allowed for construction or transfer. She pursued the matter before the Tribunal Court, which ultimately cancelled the illegally obtained permission granted by the SMC.
The Committee stated that had this honest and courageous officer not taken a firm stand at that time, the entire area would have faced catastrophic destruction in the recent floods. The residents acknowledged and appreciated her bold decision and expressed gratitude for her dedication to protecting the flood channel. The committee further lauded the current team’s proactive response during the recent floods, which played a key role in mitigating further damage.
