SRINAGAR : As many as 369 villages have been affected due to water-logging in Kashmir valley, triggered by incessant rains during last over one week.
An official spokesperson here today said people living in around 369 villages were evacuated and shifted to safer places following waterlogging in these areas. He said around 70 fire tenders have been deployed for de-watering the waterlogged areas.
Meanwhile, asserting that the situation was under control despite incessant rains in Kashmir valley for over a week, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Gazanfar Hussain said all necessary arrangements have been made to tackle any situation.
The divisional administration has taken appropriate measures to tackle with any eventuality and men and machinery have been kept on alert to meet any exigency and to avoid any loss to life and property, he said.
The Divisional Commissioner said there are sufficient stocks of essentials in the Valley. All basic amenities including drinking water, electricity is being provided to the public without any disruption, he added. (AGENCIES)
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