Srinagar, Aug 27, KDC: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg on Wednesday said that the administration is closely monitoring the situation across the Valley following continuous heavy rainfall and rising water levels in rivers and streams.
“Adverse weather conditions are prevailing… The situation is being closely monitored. Irrigation and Flood Control teams are continuously monitoring from South Kashmir to North Kashmir. Our water gauge levels are being monitored closely at Sangam, Anantnag, and Ram Munshi Bagh,” Garg said according to news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC.
He added that all Deputy Commissioners of South and Central Kashmir are on the ground to oversee precautionary measures. As part of preparedness, schools, colleges, and universities were ordered closed on Tuesday evening to ensure the safety of students.
“As of now, the situation is under control. According to the IMD forecast, rains are expected to recede, but we must remain alert and cautious,” he said, adding that Raj Bhawan is also continuously monitoring the situation. (KDC)
