Essential services being restored on war footing, 70 Percent roads cleared under priority Phase-I: Div Com

Appeals people to keep patience, electricity to maximum areas to be restored by evening

Appeals people to keep patience, electricity to maximum areas to be restored by evening

 Srinagar, Feb 23 (KNS): The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Pandurang K Pole on Wednesday said that all essential services are being restored on war footing basis for the convenience of general public.

 
In a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), he informed that plain areas of South Kashmir received 2 to 3 feet snow while Central Kashmir received 1 to 1.5 feet snow and North Kashmir 0.5 to 1 feet, besides, hilly areas received 2 to 4 feet snow which affected normal life and services.
 
He said that Mechanical Engineering Department completed 70% snow cleance under Priority Phase-I while PWD cleared snow from all the roads falling under its jurisdiction.
 
He also informed that apart from 5 to 6 percent water supply lines which have been affected, all other Water Supply Schemes are functional. “The affected WSS will be restored soon for which men and machinery has been put on work.”
 
Regarding power scenario, he said that 20 to 25 percent power lines have been affected due to snowfall. “Divisional administration is working to restore electricity to the affected areas by evening.”
 
He further informed that no casualty has been reported till now due to the snow and that all the hospital are functional while entire medical and paramedics staff is available in hospitals to render their duties and services.
 
He said all essential services are being restored on priority and on war footing basis. 
 
Meanwhile, he appealed general people to keep patience and support the administration to restore affected services.
 
Pole also appealed people not to park their vehicles on the road sides so Mechanical Engineering Department, PWD, SMC and other departments will not face any hindrance during snow clearance.
 
He further appealed people not to throw snow of their lawns on the streets or lanes as it creates difficulties for the people and snow clearing teams.
 
While showing pleasure for snowfall, he said that snow plays very important role for prolific yield in Agriculture and horticulture which form the backbone of economy in valley. 
 
He said a good snowfall is also pivotal for irrigation canals, irrigation system besides resuscitating our springs which ensure constant supply of drinking water to various areas through WSS. While celebrating latest snowfall, he greeted people with "Jaan Sheen Mubarak" meaning Happy Good Snowfall. (KNS)

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