Srinagar, May 01 (KNO): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited Shalina near Lasjan to inspect the site that had developed a breach during the floods in September last year.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by his Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, MLA Pampore Justice (Retd.) Hasnain Masoodi, Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti, Shaleen Kabra, and other concerned officers.
During the visit, the Chief Minister reviewed the ongoing repair and flood mitigation works at the breach site. He directed the concerned departments to ensure strengthening of embankments to prevent recurrence of such incidents.
Emphasizing the need for durable and long-term solutions, the Chief Minister instructed officials to expedite the process and ensure that permanent restoration works are completed at the earliest.
He also stressed the importance of adopting robust flood management measures to safeguard vulnerable areas and protect public infrastructure—(KNO)