The government of Jammu and Kashmir has decided to establish modern Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs) in all 20 districts to minimize the loss from natural disasters in the region, according to a government press release.
Jammu and Kashmir specifically belongs to seismic zones IV and V and is also very susceptible to flood damage.
Construction of EOC has started in Budgam district. The project will develop a comprehensive disaster management plan in line with the National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP) and will be implemented in all districts.
Government of J&K has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government of India NDMA to implement Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) to coordinate disaster calls.
According to Economic Study 2022-23 released by J&K Government, all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir UT will have Regional Emergency Operation Centers to help build the capacity of UT and the district administration.
In a statement, the government said around 150,000 community volunteers would participate in three phases, with 15,000 volunteers in the first phase, 35,000 volunteers in the second phase and 100,000 volunteers in the third phase.
The survey report indicates that the emphasis is on building the capacity of all stakeholders for a planned and rapid response to disasters in order to reduce loss of life and economic loss in all their forms.
The Ministry of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction is working to identify the various hazards threatening UT, Jammu and Kashmir.
Focus area relates to initiatives and guidelines for disaster risk prevention and mitigation, building the capacity of all UT stakeholders to respond to disasters, promoting community management of disasters, roles and clear delineation of responsibilities for all relevant stakeholders, according to the statement.
Officials said that hazard mapping, hazard assessment and impact assessment will be standardized for different industries and regions, while focusing on forecasting and warning/early warning of various weather events and disasters.
Another area of interest is the alignment of state plans (SDMP) and district plans (DDMP) with the Sendai framework.
Notably, the final Multi Risk Assessment (MHRA) report for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in March last year revealed that J&K faced an Average Annual Loss (AAL) of Rs 1,774 crore due to flood and earthquake hazards.
According to the statement, J&K has an AAL of Rs. 1,488.44 crore due to the earthquake.River Flood Risk AAL of Rs 286 Crores for Jammu and Kashmir.
500 million, which is about 0.03% of UT’s total export cost. Srinagar district was the most affected by the floods, followed by Baramulla district.
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