SRINAGAR, Sept 4: As water levels in the Jhelum began to recede and flood fears eased in parts of Kashmir, Srinagar Police rescued and relocated nearly 200 families from several inundated areas of the city on Thursday.
A police spokesperson said quick reaction teams, in coordination with the SDRF and River Police, were activated under a comprehensive evacuation and relocation plan to safeguard lives. Teams from local police stations, supervised by territorial officers, were deployed across vulnerable locations.
According to officials, 24 families and houseboat dwellers were rescued from Peerzo Island and Basant Bagh, while 39 families were evacuated from Bonyarbal, S R Gunj, Malik Sahib, Safakadal, Pamposh Colony, Noorbagh, Guzarbal, and Madanyar Fateh Kadal.
Another 20 families were shifted from Dedi Kadal, Habba Kadal, Zaindar Mohalla, Tankipora, Karan Nagar, Kursoo, Iqbal Colony, and Aramwari, while an equal number were rescued from Tailbal and vulnerable zones of Hazratbal.
Additionally, 63 individuals were evacuated from Panzinara-Mujgund, Maloora Bund, Khawajabagh Bund, Parimpora Bund, Bilal Colony Bund, Qamarwari, Rampora Chattabal Bund, Zenpora, and Tengan.
Police also worked to plug potential breaches in embankments, averting further escalation of the flood-like situation.
To strengthen the response, Srinagar Police has established contingency and quick reaction teams across all police establishments, set up round-the-clock helplines, and deployed personnel to regulate traffic, assist stranded citizens, and deliver aid to affected households.
The spokesperson appealed to residents to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rainfall, promptly report incidents of waterlogging, fallen trees, or electrical hazards, and strictly adhere to official advisories.
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