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600 structures damaged in Kashmir due to heavy snowfall

Srinagar: Nearly 600 structures, including dozens of residential houses, have been partially damaged due to the recent heavy snowfall in the Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir government said today.The government said power supply, which was



Emergency services to all hospitals with regard to power and water supply were restored on priority, the spokesman said.

At the meeting, Khandey expressed satisfaction over the restoration works being carried out and issued directions for complete restoration of power supply and ensuring better facilities in all health institutions of the Valley.  

The spokesman said 75 dewatering pumps, 45 mobile pumps and 15 fire and emergency tenders were put in service to clear water from various inundated areas of the city.  
Besides, snow was cleared from the compounds of various hospitals on priority to ensure hassle-free movement of people for medicare facilities.

Later, the Chief Secretary visited various areas of the city, including Rainawari hospital to enquire about the facilities being made available to the patients and also interacted with them.

The government has ordered closure of all educational institutions, including government and private degree colleges till March 15.

“All government and private degree colleges and schools from primary to higher secondary level will remain closed till March 15, in view of heavy snowfall in Kashmir Valley,” the spokesman said, adding violation in this regard should be viewed seriously.

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