Srinagar: In view of rise of water level in Dal Lake and River Jhelum, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Farooq Ahmad Lone, Saturday convened a meeting with senior officers of LAWDA, I&FC, SMC, Drainage, Fire and Emergency Services, PHE and SDM (East).
File image of water inundated Srinagar (KL Image: Bilal Bahadur)
According to spokesman, Dr Lone directed all departments to keep their men and machinery ready to meet any eventuality.
He also directed I&FC Department to make adequate quantity of sand bags available at various vulnerable spots for quick action.
Pertinently the level in Srinagar on Saturday afternoon was 16.45 feet.
