DC Kishtwar Assesses Earthquake Damages in Kishtwar
Directed to stop building construction without vaild permission
NDRF & NGOs will be roped in for providing training for earthquake response in schools, market etc_- DC informed
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| DC Kishtwar Assesses Earthquake Damages in Kishtwar |
Kishtwar, July 10, 2023
Today, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kishtwar Dr. Devansh Yadav (IAS) visited Kishtwar town to conduct an assessment of the damages caused by the recent earthquake that struck the area.
He was accompanied with President MC Kishtwar Sajjad Najjar ; Tehsildar Kishtwar, Muneeb Umar; EO MC Kishtwar, Ninad Sen besides concerned Officer/officials
Fortunately, no loss of life has been reported from any part of the district. However, certain houses and buildings have experienced minor or partial cracks as a result of the strong tremors that occurred this morning.
In response to the situation, ADC Kishtwar Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), Tehsildars, and Police officers have been placed on high alert. They are actively engaging with the public and maintaining constant communication.
The DC has urged the public to remain calm and vigilant during this time and to promptly report any emergencies or concerns to the respective ADC, SDM, Tehsildar, or the Control Room at the DC office.
The district administration is closely monitoring the situation and has initiated necessary measures to ensure public safety and support affected individuals.
The Deputy Commissioner has directed concerned officials to promptly address any issues arising from the earthquake and provide the necessary assistance to those affected.
He also directed, President MC & EO MC Kishtwar to demolish, All risky & old dilapidated buildings in Kishtwar town after which tehsildar will issue notices for rectification & retrofittings.
He also directed EO MC and Tehsildar Kishtwar to immediately stop building constructions without having permission for competent authority.
NDRF & NGOs will be roped in for providing training for earthquake response in schools, market etc - DC informed.
The district administration would like to assure the residents of Kishtwar that all necessary steps are being taken to mitigate the impact of the earthquake and restore normalcy.
The local administration is coordinating with relevant departments, including the disaster management authorities, to assess the situation comprehensively and provide relief where required.
The Deputy Commissioner extends his gratitude to the residents of Kishtwar for their cooperation and urges them to follow the guidelines issued by the district administration. The administration remains committed to the well-being of the public and will continue to monitor the situation closely.
For further updates and information, the public is advised to contact the designated officials or the Control Room at the Deputy Commissioner's office :
EMERGENCY CONTROL ROOM (24×7) – 01995-259555 ; TEHSILDAR KISHTWAR 9419963224 ;
TEHSILDAR DRABSHALLA 8492843899 ;
TEHSILDAR BUNJWAH 8492843899 ;
TEHSILDAR NAGSENI 7006807063;
TEHSILDAR ATHOLI 7006288352 ;
TEHSILDAR MACHAIL 7006288352;
TEHSILDAR MUGHALMAIDAN 9858044364;
TEHSILDAR CHATROO 6005800985 ;
TEHSILDAR DACHHAN 9622087776 ;
TEHSILDAR MARWAH 8492876515;
TEHSILDAR WARWAN