HUDD Commissioner Secretary Mandeep Kaur Tours Flood-Affected Areas in Pulwama, Budgam and Srinagar

Srinagar, September 4, 2025 — Commissioner Secretary of the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUDD), Mandeep Kaur, conducted an extensive tour of several flood-affected regions across Jammu and Kashmir, including Zoonipora (Pulwama), Tengan (Budgam), and peripheral areas of Srinagar district, to assess the prevailing flood situation.

She was accompanied by Faz Lul Haseeb, Commissioner of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), along with other senior officials. The delegation inspected multiple vulnerable sites, monitored the water levels at critical points, and interacted with locals whose agricultural lands had been inundated after breaches in embankments.

Commitment of Support

Mandeep Kaur reiterated the Government’s commitment to extend all necessary support to the affected communities. She emphasized that the situation would continue to be closely monitored to safeguard public safety, especially in villages along the Jhelum and its tributaries.

SMC’s Response

During the visit, the Commissioner of SMC briefed her on the relief measures underway, which included:

Deployment of manpower and heavy machinery at waterlogged points
Clearing of blocked drains and culverts to prevent further inundation
Emergency teams stationed in vulnerable zones

Flood Monitoring Centre Visit

Pertinently, late last night, the Commissioner Secretary also visited the Flood Monitoring Centre at Ram Munshi Bagh to review real-time preparedness in light of the rising water levels of the river Jhelum and its tributaries. Officials shared data and forecasts to ensure timely evacuation if needed.

Voices from the Ground

Farmers in Pulwama expressed concern over damaged crops but welcomed the assurance from the administration. “We need immediate drainage of the fields to save what is left,” one local farmer said. Residents of Tengan Budgam also highlighted the urgent need for medical camps in low-lying villages.

Conclusion

The administration’s field inspections underline the seriousness of the ongoing flood situation in the Valley. With both manpower and machinery mobilized, authorities aim to minimize losses and protect vulnerable communities in Pulwama, Budgam, and Srinagar.

Source: Based on official reports and field visits

Labels: Jammu & Kashmir Floods, HUDD, Mandeep Kaur, Pulwama, Budgam, Srinagar

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