Diplomat Correspondent
REASI, DD: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik today chaired a review meeting with the SDMs, XENs of PWD and PMGSY and other concerned officials to take a detailed assessment of the progress of relief and restoration works after the recent floods.
The DC emphasised that with weather conditions now clear, all SDMs and Tehsildars must expedite the damage assessment and submit final relief cases by tomorrow to ensure immediate assistance to the affected people. She informed that the District Administration Reasi has released around ₹90 lakh as relief for loss of life and livestock, besides Cattle shed damage.
Emphasising timely action, the Deputy Commissioner said that measures are being taken to provide prompt relief to affected families.
The DC also reviewed ongoing restoration works across all subdivisions and directed officials to utilise the clear weather to fast-track repair and restoration activities.
She further directed all Executive Engineers of PWD and PMGSY to ensure adequate machinery is available for road clearance and restoration, and that work continues round-the-clock. The DC instructed SDM Dharmari to coordinate with the GREF department for immediate restoration of roads under their jurisdiction.
The Executive Engineer PMGSY Mahore was directed to prioritise the clearance of vital roads. Both PWD and PMGSY departments were asked to submit detailed reports on the current status of all roads in their areas.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the ADC to obtain a report from Executive Engineer PWD Mahore by this evening on the number of roads made trafficable, while SDM Mahore was tasked with verifying the ground status. PMGSY Mahore was instructed to restore all roads by tomorrow, except those that are technically difficult to clear, while partially open roads must be made fully operational before schools reopen.
On reviewing power restoration efforts, the DC took an update from JPDCL officials regarding areas where electricity has been restored and where it is still pending. She stressed timely repair of feeder lines and transformers to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
The DC also directed Executive Engineer Jal Shakti to ensure repair of all damaged pipelines and restoration of safe drinking water supply to the public.
She reiterated that all departments must work in close coordination to ensure speedy restoration, uninterrupted supply of essential commodities, and effective relief distribution in affected areas.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the status of houses damaged in Mahore due to land sinking. She directed SDM Mahore to ensure safe and prompt evacuation of affected families to safer locations or relief camps. She further directed that additional relief materials—including tents, mattresses and food supplies be dispatched immediately.
The meeting was attended by ADDC Sukhdev Singh Samyal, ADC Rakesh Kumar, ACR Nitin Verma, XEN Jal Shakti and other concerned officers. The SDMs joined the meeting virtually.DD
