Ahead of Chillai-Kalan, Govt says all arrangements put in place

All major roads except Razdan Pass, Zojilla through, 50 DTs damaged on regular basis, says Div Com

The divisional administration Kashmir on Wednesday said that all the arrangements have been put in place ahead of the 40-day harshest winter period—Chillai-Kalan, saying that the major roads except a few are through despite the fresh snowfall.

According to the news agency , Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, V K Bidhuri told the media persons that 50 Distribution Transformers are facing damage on regular basis, adding that all the damaged DTs except six have been repaired till now.

He added that the power supply in winters will be better compared to the past. He added that at present all the receiving stations are presently functional as well.

Bidhuri also told the media persons that all the winter arrangements have been put in place while adequate stock of diesel, petrol, gas and other related things have been made.

He also said that only Razdan Pass and Zojilla roads are closed following the fresh snowfall while the other major roads including Mughal Road and other are through for the vehicular movement.