PULWAMA, Aug. 27 -- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Dr. Basharat Qayoom, today conducted an extensive tour of various flood-prone areas of the district amid incessant rains to assess water flow, review control measures & strengthen preparedness.

DC visited Karanbal Kakapora, Hatiwara, Samboora, and Bujbagh areas of Pampore Tehsil, and Goripora, Sail, and Chersoo areas of Awantipora along with other affected areas and took on-ground stock of the situation.

During the visit, DC issued a series of directions aimed at strengthening preparedness and safeguarding lives and property. He instructed the Flood Control authorities to maintain strict vigil over river embankments, vulnerable spots and irrigation channels. He further directed that ...