Srinagar, Sep 03 (KNO): As a part of emergency preparedness plan, the Srinagar district administration on Wednesday evening established a network of ‘15 relief centres’ across the city, officials said.
They said these centres, along with deployed nodal officers and medical teams, are meant to ensure a quick and coordinated response in case of any eventuality.
According to an official order issued by the office of the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the relief centres have been set up at key locations including Ellahibagh Buchpora, Lalnagar Chanapora, Babdam, Khanyar, Barbarshah, Nowhatta, Raddapora, Palpora, Maloora, Zewan, and Khonmoh.
The order states that these facilities, established in community halls, schools, and panchayat ghars, will serve as safe shelters for affected families during emergencies.
The administration has also appointed officers from various departments — Revenue, Rural Development, Agriculture, Labour, Cooperatives, and District Industries Centre — as nodal officers for each centre.
Their mandate includes coordinating relief measures, maintaining communication with district control rooms, and ensuring adequate food, shelter and other essential services.
Further, the Health Department has deputed a team of doctors and paramedical staff at the designated centres. Notable among them are Dr. Rubeena Aziz (ZMO Zadibal), Dr. Arshid Qadri (ZMO Khanyar), and Dr. Sameena Jan (ZMO Batamaloo), who will oversee medical preparedness and provide round-the-clock support if required.
The order also highlights nine evacuation-prone areas — Peerzoo Island, Kursoo Rajbagh, Padshahi Bagh, Lasjan, Soiteng, Gandbal, Pamposh Colony Palpora, Maloora, and Parimpora — where these centres will play a critical role during rescue and rehabilitation operations.
Moreover, departments such as SMC, KPDCL, PHE, Food & Civil Supplies, and R&B have also been roped in for smooth coordination.
Officials, as per KNO, said the initiative is a proactive safety measure aimed at minimizing risks and ensuring that Srinagar is fully equipped to respond swiftly in the event of floods or other emergencies—(KNO)