Omar Abdullah reviews winter preparedness in Jammu and Kashmir

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed government departments and agencies across Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen winter preparedness. During a high-level meeting, Abdullah emphasized the need for coordinated snow clearance operations to prevent road connectivity disruptions in areas vulnerable to heavy snowfall.

To ensure efficiency, the Chief Minister ordered the designation of nodal officers to coordinate efforts between the Roads and Buildings Department, the Mechanical Engineering Department, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation, and other agencies. He called for the advance deployment of personnel and machinery to maintain essential services.

Regarding utility services, Abdullah instructed the Power Development Department to strictly adhere to notified power curtailment schedules and warned field staff against imposing unscheduled cuts without authorization. The administration is also reviewing arrangements for stocking rations, LPG, and other essential commodities in snowbound regions such as Gurez and Machhil.