PM AJK Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan directs authorities to remain alert to deal any emergency situation arising due to monsoon rains

ISLAMABAD, July 05 (SABAH): Prime Minister Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan has directed all departments including state Disaster Management Authorities to be high alert to deal any emergency situation in the wake of heavy monsoon rains.

Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan said that no negligence or laxity would be tolerated in this regard. He directed the District Administration, State Disaster Management and other relevant agencies to inspect the landslide sites and keep the office abreast of the situation in the region.

He said that all communication roads should be restored as soon as possible and people should be kept updated on the condition of highways.

“In case of any loss of life or property due to rains anywhere in Azad Kashmir, relief should be provided to the victims immediately”, he added. The PM also sought a detailed report regarding the damage caused by the recent rains in Azad Kashmir.