Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Dec 28 : With over 40 machines, distributed across various wards operational since early morning, manual clearance efforts are also underway to ensure internal colonies are accessible, said the Commissioner SMC Dr. Owais Ahmad.
He conducted a tour of the city to oversee snow clearance efforts following the recent snowfall.
Speaking to the media in Lal Chowk, Dr. Owais Ahmad, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the SMC is fully prepared and working efficiently to tackle the situation.
He said manpower and machinery were deployed on roads from the previous night. “Our snow clearance machines worked overnight to clean priority roads, including those leading to hospitals and main connecting links,” he said.
He added that over 40 machines, distributed across various wards, have been operational since early morning. Manual clearance efforts are also underway to ensure internal colonies are accessible, he said.
“More than 2,000 lanes within colonies are being cleaned using manpower and machines,” he said, adding that the ground staff has been on the field since 5 AM, fully equipped to handle the situation. There is no need for residents to worry,” Dr. Ahmad said.
He said snow clearance is being carried out in phases, with phase one completed and work on subsequent phases progressing steadily—(KNO)
