SAHIL BHAT
SEPT 4: As relentless downpour battered parts of Srinagar, triggering flood-like situation, Police in conjunction with SDRF, braving inclement weather conditions, are engaged in rescue and relocation efforts to safeguard lives of affected citizens.
In a joint effort, Srinagar Police, River Police, SDRF teams have been mobilized across multiple vulnerable locations to evacuate the people to safer habitat in view of heavy waterlogging in the district.
As per the reports, these teams have evacuated and relocated nearly 200 families and individuals from the flood-hit areas and provided the much-need respite to them.
Notably, as many as 24 families and houseboat dwellers have been rescued and relocated from Peerzo Island and Basantbagh; 39 families evacuated and relocated from vulnerable areas including Bonyarbal, Safakdal, S.R. Gunj, Pamposh Colony, Malik Sahib, Noorbagh, Guzarbal, and Madanyar Fateh Kadal; 20 families and individuals evacuated and relocated from Dedi Kadal, Habba Kadal, Zaindar Mohalla, Tankipora, Karan Nagar, Kursoo, Iqbal Colony, and Aramwari; 20 families rescued and relocated from Tailbal and vulnerable areas of Hazratbal; 63 individuals rescued and relocated from Panzinara-Mujgund, Bund Side, Maloora Bund, Khawajabagh Bund, Parimpora Bund, Bilal Colony Bund, Qamarwari, Rampora Chattabal Bund, Zenpora, and Tengan.
To add to evacuation efforts, Srinagar Police plugged in the gaps and loopholes to avoid further escalation of the flood-like situation.
District Police Srinagar has also formed teams and QRTs across all Police establishments of the District to be at the forefront of providing aid and assistance to stranded citizens, ply traffic at congested areas and provide helping hand to affected vulnerable families timely.
Furthermore, Srinagar Police has established 24×7 Helplines for citizens stuck in any crises-like situation.
Srinagar Police urges citizens to avoid unnecessary travel amid inclement weather; report incidents of waterlogging to the nearest Police Station or Police Control Room (PCR); cooperate with Police and emergency services and follow the official advisories.
