SDM reviews restoration works in Mahore-Dharmari Subdivision

REASI, JANUARY 28: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Mahore, Shafqat Majeed Bhat convened a review meeting of concerned officers to assess the progress of restoration works following the recent snowfall and rainfall in Mahore/Dharmari Subdivision.
The meeting was attended by Tehsildar Mahore, Tehsildar Chassana, Tehsildar Thuroo, Executive Engineer PWD, Executive Engineer PMGSY, AEE Power Development Department (PDD), AEE Jal Shakti Department, Medical Officer CHC Mahore and Officer In-Charge GREF (BRO).
During the meeting, ongoing restoration activities related to roads, electricity, water supply and other essential services were reviewed in detail. The SDM issued clear directions to ensure immediate restoration of all affected services to minimize inconvenience to the public.
The Executive Engineer PMGSY informed that restoration work on affected roads is progressing at a satisfactory pace and approximately 90% of the roads are expected to be restored within the next 24 hours. The Executive Engineer PWD also assured that most of the remaining roads would be restored by tomorrow evening. The BRO GREF authorities reported that all roads in Mahore Subdivision have already been opened for traffic.
Regarding electricity restoration, the AEE PDD apprised the meeting that extensive damage to electric poles and transmission lines has occurred, particularly in far-flung areas, which is posing challenges. However, it was assured that electricity supply would be restored in most areas by tomorrow evening, while a few locations may require an additional 2–3 days for complete restoration.
The SDM instructed the Health Department to ensure the presence of medical staff in all health centres of the region. The Tehsildars informed that essential commodities including ration are available in all villages and that water supply remains normal.
Later, the SDM, along with concerned officers, conducted a field inspection in different areas of Mahore Subdivision, including Gulabgarh Road, to assess the ground status of road restoration, electricity supply and other essential services.