Kishtwar Police have issued a disaster advisory and activated control rooms amid heavy rains and the threat of flash floods and landslides in the region.
KISHTWAR: In response to severe weather conditions and recent cloudbursts that have triggered flash floods in parts of Kishtwar district, particularly in the severely affected Chosoti village in Paddar, the District Police Kishtwar, in collaboration with district authorities, has issued a weather and disaster advisory aimed at ensuring public safety.
Control rooms and help desks have been established throughout the district to assist residents, pilgrims, and travelers, especially those in vulnerable and remote areas. All sub-divisions have been placed on high alert, with dedicated police teams ready to respond swiftly to emergencies arising from heavy rainfall, landslides, flash floods, or road blockages.
The District Police Kishtwar has urged residents and pilgrims to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel to high-risk zones, and maintain constant communication with the nearest police station in case of emergencies. The advisory includes several helpline numbers for immediate assistance, which are as follows:
District Control Room: 01995-259555, 9484217492
PCR Kishtwar: 9906154100, 9103454100, 01995-259193, 100
Sub-Divisional & Police Station Helplines:
SSP Kishtwar: 9419134002
Addl. SP Kishtwar: 9419158700
Dy.SP Hqrs Kishtwar: 9796455564
SDPO Atholi (Paddar & adjoining): 9419181083
SDPO Marwah (Marwah/Wadwan): 9858299319
SHO Kishtwar: 9906207082
SHO Dachhan: 7006236621
SHO Chatroo: 7006648892
SHO PS Atholi: 9906076000
Area-Specific Control Rooms:
Paddar Control Room: 9858223125, 6006701934, 9797504078, 8492886895, 8493801381, 7006463710
The police have assured that additional contact points for other flood and landslide-prone areas will be provided by local police stations as needed.
Authorities encourage the public to stay informed through the official social media channels, including Facebook: Kishtwar Police and Twitter: SSP Kishtwar, for real-time alerts and advisories.
Safety remains the top priority as security forces, police, and disaster response teams continue to monitor the evolving weather situation and provide assistance to affected areas, according to The Sunday Guardian.
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