SRINAGAR, JULY 22: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Flash Flood Guidance Bulletin, warning of a low to moderate risk of flash floods in several districts, including Kathua, Samba, Udhampur, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Reasi, Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, Baramulla and Anantnag, over the next 24 hours.
In response, District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs) have been urged to take necessary precautions and measures as per established protocols to ensure public safety and mitigate risks. Further updates will follow based on IMD advisories.
Meanwhile, District Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch, Vikas Kundal today chaired a high-level meeting to review flood management measures and assess arrangements in light of the ongoing monsoon season.
The meeting focused extensively on issues related to rain-induced damages and landslides. The DDC directed all Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), concerned Tehsildars and Executive Engineers to vigilantly monitor vulnerable areas and initiate closure of roads wherever there is a potential risk of landslides or threat to human life.
Stressing the importance of swift road restoration, the DDC instructed the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to immediately mobilize their manpower, machinery, and labour to ensure the timely maintenance and clearance of roads, especially in critical zones.