SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 03: In light of the persistent adverse weather conditions, Police in Srinagar in close coordination with the District Administration, has activated a comprehensive response mechanism to ensure the safety, mobility, and well-being of citizens.
Police teams have been strategically deployed throughout Srinagar to address weather-related challenges. These include assisting stranded civilian, particularly in low-lying and waterlogged areas, coordinating with civil departments for swift dewatering and sanitation efforts, supporting Traffic Police in managing congested routes, diverting vehicles from flooded zones, and responding promptly to emergency calls through the Police Control Room (PCR) and dedicated helpline numbers. Citizens facing weather-related emergencies are encouraged to reach out via already issued dedicated helplines or CUG numbers of District Police Officers.
Police in Pulwama also launched rescue measures to ensure public safety. Rescue teams used various resources to evacuate stranded residents, including women, children, and elderly persons, from waterlogged and flood-affected areas.
Despite adverse weather conditions, police personnel worked round the clock to safeguard lives and provide necessary assistance in coordination with district administration. Temporary shelters were also arranged for affected families.
As incessant rains caused flooding like situation in adjoining areas of Awantipora, Police stepped in promptly to assist local residents, while floodwaters entering residential areas, causing panic and disruption, police teams were quick to respond and provided essential support in evacuating vulnerable residents, shifting logistics, and safeguarding property.
In another rescue operation to safeguard lives in flood-prone areas along the banks of River Jhelum, nomadic families residing near Village Panzgam, which were severely affected by waterlogging and the threat of flash floods were evacuated. Police team was deployed to navigate through submerged paths and swiftly evacuated families, including elderly persons, women, and children. The rescued families were transported to designated safe zones.