Bandipora: The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Bandipora, has issued a weather advisory following a heavy snowfall forecast from January 1 to January 6, as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Srinagar.
According to an advisory a copy of which lies with the news agency—JKNS residents are urged to follow safety guidelines and avoid unnecessary travel during this period to ensure their safety and minimize disruptions caused by snowfall.
It reads as, the Deputy Commissioner of Bandipora has instructed all concerned departments to remain prepared for snow clearance and related logistical requirements. District and sectoral officers have been directed to stay stationed at their headquarters to provide immediate assistance if needed.
The advisory also reads as the emergency Ccontact numbers for assistance during this period, the public can reach out as District Emergency Control Room Bandipora: 01957-225232, 7006526985, 7006630771 Fire and Emergency Services, Bandipora: 01957-225222, 01957-225320, 6005181577 Police Control Room, Bandipora: 01957-225278, 9596767430, SDRF Unit, Bandipora: 6005123176, PMGSY: 7780924618, 7780911178 and Mechanical Engineering Department: Bandipora: 7780801745, Sumbal: 7006416229, Gurez: 6006187048, R&B/PWD: Bandipora: 9797726549, Sumbal: 8803031946, Gurez: 7006583262
It also reads as, PHE number as: Bandipora: 8899974389, Sumbal: 9018479902, Gurez: 6006327798 and PDD: Bandipora: 7006844763, Sumbal: 9596369806 and Gurez: 7006844763 while residents are advised to stay updated on weather conditions and cooperate with authorities to ensure public safety.—(JKNS)
