Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Sept 10: Deputy Commissioner Reasi Nidhi Malik today visited Mahore Subdivision to assess damages caused by land sinking and adverse weather conditions in Sarh and Jamslan villages.
During the visit, the DC inspected the landslide-affected stretches of the Arnas–Mahore-Dharmari highway and directed the XENs to ensure round-the-clock deployment of machinery for fast-tracking restoration works.
She also inspected houses and agricultural land affected by heavy rain at Saral village in Dharmari. She instructed revenue officers to submit relief cases to the District Relief Committee at the earliest to ensure timely disbursement of compensation to the affected families.
At Sarh and Jamslan, where several houses were completely damaged due to land sinking, the DC took stock of the situation and informed that all residents have been safely evacuated to relief camps. She personally visited the relief camps, interacted with affected families and reviewed the facilities being provided to them.
The Deputy Commissioner directed SDMs to ensure availability of all basic amenities in the camps, including adequate ration, safe drinking water, and electricity. She assured that additional relief material would be supplied as per requirements and directed the Health Department to conduct regular medical check-ups of all camp residents.
Responding to the demands of locals, DC Nidhi Malik informed that the issue of permanent settlement for the affected families has already been flagged to higher authorities, while the damages in Mahore Subdivision have been apprised to the visiting IMCT Central Team. She also announced that partially damaged houses would be repaired under MGNREGA, while restoration work on the Dewal–Gulabgarh road is in progress.
The DC directed GREF officials to expedite the restoration of the Badora Nallah Bridge, while instructing the XEN Flood Irrigation, Dharmari to formulate a long-term mitigation plan to prevent future flooding.
Appreciating the tireless efforts of officers and staff working in challenging conditions, the DC informed that ration and essential supplies are being continuously distributed across all affected areas.
SDM Mahore Shafqat Majeed Bhat, SDM Dharmari Tariq Aziz, XENs of different departments and other concerned officers accompanied the Deputy Commissioner.
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