DC Kupwara reviews snow clearance measures

KUPWARA, JANUARY 4: Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Imam Din today convened a meeting of all concerned officers to review the situation arisen due to snowfall in the district. Deputy Commissioner was informed that all measures have been put in place already to tackle the situation and snow has been cleared from all major roads and traffic is plying normally on Kupwara-Handwara; Kupwara-Sopore; Kupwara-Chowkibal; Kupwara-Lolab; Kupwara-Kalaroose; Kupwara-Vilgam; Handwara-Zachaldara; Handwara-Langate; Kupwara-Hyhama and other such routes. AEE Mechanical informed that 15 machines are available with Mechanical department which include 13 snow clearance machines, 1 dozer and 1 backhoe loader (JCB). Likewise, electricity is being restored in hilly areas while as, in Towns and urban areas, power stands restored. All supplies including power, water, and road connectivity to all hospitals, government offices and emergency establishments have been restored fully. Earlier, during the day, on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, ADC Kupwara, Ghulam Nabi Bhat; sub divisional heads and concerned Tehsildars inspected the respective areas to monitor the snow clearance operation. Meanwhile, traffic movement on border roads of Karnah, Keran and Machil have already been restricted to prevent any untoward incident due to snowfall.