Srinagar, July 25 -- Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Thursday visited various areas across the Srinagar city to assess the water-logging situation and inspect dewatering efforts following heavy morning rainfall in Srinagar.

Speaking on the occasion he said response mechanism to deal with the situation was fully activated soon after the rainfall had started adding that all concerned line departments were on the ground in efforts towards quickest possible dewatering of affected areas.

He said concerned departments had been instructed to ensure swift dewatering of all roads and lanes especially those leading to important installations like hospitals and receiving stations. He said concerted efforts ensured earliest p...