KARGIL, JULY 06, 2022: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Feroz Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting of officers to review the damage caused recent flash floods in different parts of Kargil district.

Executive Councilor for Tourism, RD and Zanskar Affairs, LAHDC, Kargil Er Punchok Tashi, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Assistant Commissioner Development, SDM Sankoo, Commanding Officer Cdr 762 TF BRO, Executive Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control, Executive Engineer REWA, Executive Engineer Mechanical Division Kargil, Deputy Director Command Area Development Kargil were present during the meeting.

During the meeting, the CEC took sought an assessment of the damage caused by the recent flash floods and directed for immediate restoration of essential services in the affected areas.

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Regarding Achambur which has been hit by floods, the SDM Sankoo informed the CEC that the Nallah has been diverted while work is going at Achambur and Budgam.

It was informed that at Stakpa, the machines sink due to mud which is why the work has been stopped and will be started soon.

The CEC also directed all the Executive Engineers to work on protection bunds of Nala Trailing so that it would not overflow and save the flood-prone villages. He also directed for temporary restoration of irrigation canals so that farmers do not face any issue.

CEC Khan also directed to conduct a survey and explore the possibility of launching a permanent bridge which will ease the problem of slides in Stakpa and also the work should commence in this working season itself.

While constructing Stakpa bridge, the BRO was directed to ensure that approach road in nearby villages and installations are connected.

The provision of guide bunds be incorporated in the design and the height of bridge should cater for heavy boulders and mud slides passing under it. The CEC also directed that BRO should be allowed to work on Sapi road from Kanoor side.

The CEC also directed Command Area Development Kargil to conduct a survey for land development after the harvest season is over.