Set Up Joint Control Rooms To Issue Weather Alerts During Winters In Kashmir hindustantimes.com

The chief secretary asked Disaster Management Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Department secretary to immediately liaise with the principal secretary, civil aviation, on the commencement of air services to the snow-bound areas.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam on Thursday called for joint control rooms to be made functional throughout the winter season to keep the public informed about adverse weather and issue alerts for potential avalanches, an official spokesman said.

The chief secretary instructed the Kashmir divisional commissioner to share with the district administration, the names and contact details of the nodal officers designated for coordinating rescue and air operations, the spokesman said.

The chief secretary asked Disaster Management Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Department secretary to immediately liaise with the principal secretary, civil aviation, on the commencement of air services to the snow-bound areas.