SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, who is personally monitoring the situation that has arisen due to incessant rain in the State creating flood threat in various areas, has put the State Administration on high alert, directing them to be at the beck and call of the people wherever required.
Chief Minister directed the Divisional Commissioners to place senior officers on duty for monitoring the situation and initiate all necessary measures to safeguard the people. He directed them to keep control room operative round the clock so that there is close contact between the people and the concerned officers.
Omar Abdullah received brief from the administration about the situation in Kulgam, Shopian, Baramulla, Surankote and other areas where water has increased to dangerous levels. He also received brief about the rescue and relief operations put in place by the administration to meet the challenges. He said that rescue operations on war-footing should be carried out wherever need arises.
Under the directions of the Chief Minister, the State Administration has asked the Air force authorities to keep aerial rescue plan in place for utilisation.
