Excelsior Correspondent
Bandipora, Aug 29: The Deputy commissioner Bandipora Dr. Owais Ahmed today visited flash flood hit areas of kudara, Sumlar, Chuntimulla of Arin block to take onspot inspection of situation arisen due to recent flash floods.
He was accompanied by DDC Arin, BDC, Tehsildar Bandipora, BDO, officers and officials of PMGSY, PHE, and PRIs.
Enroute, the DC also met public to listen to their issues and grievances.
The locals raised various issues regarding road, water supply and other essentials.
DC directed tehsildar for assesment of damage caused due to recent flash floods. He also directed concerned to take up fencing work where ever required to avoid erosion and flash floods.
He also assured public that all issues related to PMGSY shall be resolved on priority.
Dr. Owais also urged the people not to encroach the roads, nallahs and drains in the respective areas, as encroachment is the basic cause of these floods and waterlogging.
Later, Dr Owais interacted with students of the area where issues related to fencing, playfields, etc were resolved on spot.