Amid inclement weather conditions following widespread snowfall, gusty winds and snow storms, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday evening chaired a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat here to review the overall situation across Jammu and Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by Minister Satish Sharma; Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta; Additional Chief Secretary, R&B, Anil Kumar Singh; IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo; Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Faz Lul Haseeb; heads of various departments, and other senior officers.

The Divisional Commissioner Jammu and all Deputy Commissioners from the Kashmir Valley and Jammu division participated in the meeting through virtual mode.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister took a detailed assessment of the impact caused by heavy snowfall, rainfall, and strong winds that have prevailed since last evening. The Divisional Commissioners of Kashmir and Jammu briefed the Chief Minister on the prevailing ground situation and the progress of restoration efforts.

This was followed by a district-wise appraisal by the Deputy Commissioners, focusing on the status of essential services, including electricity supply, drinking water, road connectivity, and other basic facilities affected due to snow accumulation and high-velocity winds across Jammu and Kashmir.

The Chief Minister appreciated the Divisional and District Administrations for their swift and effective response in minimising public inconvenience. He directed them to maintain the same level of preparedness and coordination in view of the prevailing weather advisory to ensure uninterrupted functioning of essential services.

Emphasising priority restoration, the Chief Minister stressed that road connectivity and power supply must be restored at the earliest to avoid public hardship. He also sought regular updates on restoration measures to ensure seamless delivery of public services.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah further directed the concerned authorities to carry out a timely assessment of damages caused by the inclement weather so that affected families are provided immediate assistance.