Srinagar, July 20 -- Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo on Monday reviewed the district's preparedness to deal with possible weather-related emergencies in view of incessant rainfall and the forecast of adverse weather conditions.

Chairing a meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Labroo directed all line departments to maintain close coordination and ensure a swift response mechanism across the district.

The meeting was attended by senior officers from the district administration, police, Srinagar Municipal Corporation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Health, Fire and Emergency Services, Forest, Food, Civil Supplies and...