Kargil, February 11, (Scoop News)-Deputy Commissioner, Kargil today met and interacted with the residents of Zanskar Sub-Division stranded at Leh due to the threat posed to the world famous Chadar River route by the Tserab Chu (Phuktal) river landslide.
The District Administration of Leh and Kargil have blocked the Chadar frozen river route with effect from 17 January for locals and tourists as the route faces the threat of a flash flood in the eventuality of a sudden breach in the blockage across the Phuktal River.
The Kargil District Administration in tandem with the Indian Air Force is operating regular air sorties from Leh to Padum and back to transport the people stranded. More than 150 people have been evacuated so far. The people demanded more helicopter sorties to transport more than 500 persons still stuck up in Leh. They also demanded enhancement in the relief package already besides early opening of the Chadar route for traffic.
Deputy Commissioner promised the people to address all their inconveniences and resolve the problem as soon as possible.
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