LG Manoj Sinha declares heavy snowfall in J-K 'state-specific natural calamity'

Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has declared heavy snowfall as 'state-specific natural calamity' under (SDRF) State Disaster Fund norms.

Srinagar:Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has declared heavy snowfall as 'state-specific natural calamity' under (SDRF) State Disaster Fund.

He said that 4x4 rescue vehicles, ambulances would be deployed in all affected districts with immediate effect.

Sinha also directed for rationalizing deployment of machinery and equipment for snow clearance from roads and make necessary emergency facilities available to render critical help in contingent situations.

LG also lauded the efforts of employees working on ground 24x7 in challenging climatic conditions.

He directed administration to identify gaps and make concerted efforts to fill the same to redress the concerning issues of the people.