J&K floods: 60 per cent power supply restored, infrastructure damage could touch Rs 6,000 crore
Jammu: Stepping up efforts to re-establish normalcy in the flood ravaged state, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said 60 per cent power supply has been restored in Kashmir Valley so far.
"60 per cent power supply in Kashmir division has been restored so far," he said.
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On restoration of power infrastructure the Chief Minister said 85 per cent power supply has been restored in Jammu region.
He assured that that cent per cent power supply will be restored across Jammu division within 15 days.
Floods caused by incessant rains had extensively damaged the power infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Omar Abdullah orders redoubling ration supply to valley
Asserting that restoration of essential services and public utilities on war footing is the priority of the government, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah directed concerned departments to redouble the ration supply to the valley.
The Chief Minister has directed the CAPD (Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution) to double the ration supply by roping in vehicles from SRTC.
The CAPD has distributed 50 trucks of ration in Srinagar till now.
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Taking a comprehensive review of the restorations works undertaken by the line departments to restore the vital services in the state, the Chief Minister asked the concerned departments to redouble their efforts and ensure relief is provided to the people.
He was speaking at a meeting held to review the ongoing relief and restoration works yesterday.
He also emphasised on ensuring that the ration reaches the residents of house boats.
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The Chief Minister was informed that the VST's and DSPT'S (telecommunication supply systems) have been set up to improve telecom network coverage in the state.
Directing Commissioner of State Municipal Commission to mobilise men and machinery to launch a full-fledged cleanliness drive, Abdullah asked the civic body to ensure stocks of chlorine tablets.
Other water treatment measures should reach people in adequate quantity to put a check on water-borne diseases, he said, adding, state government will extend all help to check spread of diseases.
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The Public Health Engineering department has been asked to fast-track the de-watering process and press more pumps into service.
It was also informed that medical supply has rushed to Handwara, Bandipora, Gurez and various other hospitals in North and South Kashmir.
A Facebook link has also been established by the name of 'operation connect government of J&K' to trace and connect the missing persons.
