JAMMU, Sept. 2 -- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, today conducted an extensive inspection of the Tawi river embankments to assess the water level situation and review the preparedness of the district administration in dealing with any flood-related eventualities.

He was accompanied by ADC Jammu Anusya Jamwal, senior officers from the Flood Control, Irrigation & PHE, Revenue, and Disaster Management departments.

The Minister, during the visit, took stock of the safety measures put in place to protect habitations located along the river banks and in adjoining low-lying areas. He was briefed by officials about the deployment of machinery, availability of rescue boat...