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Considering the prevailing monsoon conditions and the risk of emergencies arising from heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, waterlogging and road blockages, the Sub-Divisional Administration, Katra, has constituted a Control Room for Monsoon Disaster Management to ensure rapid response and effective coordination.

According to an order issued by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Katra, Piyush Dhotra (JKAS), the Control Room will work in close coordination with police, disability, health, power, Jal Shakti, municipal authorities and other relevant departments under the overall supervision of Tehsildar Katra and Jatinder Singh.

The Control Room will monitor the monsoon situation 24 hours a day, receive and record reports regarding heavy rains, flash floods, landslides, property damage and disruption of roads, electricity and drinking water supply. It will also ensure that situation reports are forwarded to higher authorities in a timely manner so that necessary measures can be taken.

-MOMENT