IMCT takes stock of relief, rehab measures in Ang, Conducts spot-visit of flood affected areas

Ananatnag: The Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), constituted by the Central Government Monday visited Anantnag to assess the damages caused by recent heavy rainfall and natural calamities in the district.
The team also held a brief meeting with the district administration and held detailed deliberations on the relief and rehabilitation measures being carried out in the district.
During the meeting, Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag presented a detailed briefing to the team covering the extent of damages, relief measures undertaken like evacuation of vulnerable families, provision of temporary shelters, restoration of connectivity, and health and sanitation interventions as well as the requirements for long-term rehabilitation.
During the meeting, a comprehensive plan for flood mitigation and resilience-building was also discussed to strengthen long-term disaster preparedness in the district.
The IMCT, along with district officials, thereafter conducted a spot visit to various affected areas to assess damages on the ground, including river embankments, roads, nallahs, and public infrastructure, besides reviewing immediate restoration priorities.
The IMCT, during the visit, highlighted that the Union Government is closely monitoring the situation at the highest levels and will extend full financial and logistical support for relief, rehabilitation, and long-term mitigation measures in Anantnag district.