KUPWARA, SEPTEMBER 14: Additional
Deputy Commissioner Handwara, Gulzar Ahmad on the directions of District
Development Commissioner Kupwara, Khalid Jahangir today conducted an extensive
tour of various areas of the Mawar area to assess the damage to crops
especially horticultural produce due to recent hailstorms in the area.
The ADC was
accompanied by Tehsildar Qalamabad Ghulam Nabi, Officials of Horticulture,
Agriculture and other allied sectors besides representatives from
concerned departments.
On the occasion,
the ADC visited various areas including Qalamabad, Sheikhpora, Haril,
Tereena, Tantraygund, Gundrazak, Shatgundbala, Drungsoo and Shahnagri wherein
he was apprised that about 10 to 15% of the total production has
been affected. He issued on spot directions to the concerned to thoroughly
assess the losses caused due to recent strong winds and hailstorms to initiate
proper measures towards distress relief and necessary assistance well in
time.
Meanwhile, the
ADC met several deputations who apprised him about post hailstorm scenario. He
assured them that requisite assistance to the affected will be recommended to
higher authorities on priority.
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