Shimla, February 21 Shimla Deputy Commissioner and District Disaster Management Authority Chairman Anupam Kashyap on Saturday directed the Sunni sub-divisional magistrate to identify potential threats from siltation in the Sutlej river and submit a report so that dredging operations can commence as soon as possible.
Chairing a review meeting regarding siltation in the Sutlej river here, he instructed the preparation of a detailed report on its impact on various sectors – housing, land, water schemes, power, roads, sewerage, and animal shelters, a statement issued here said.
The meeting discussed serious issues related to siltation in the Sunni river, and a report from the Forest Department highlighting its impact in the region.
Sunni Sub Divisional Magistrate Rajesh Verma said that the stretch between Anu and Lunsu localities under Sunni tehsil – located near the suspension bridge connecting Lunsu to Karsog tehsil – should be declared as a sensitive area.
He informed that land has been identified on the left bank of the Sutlej for the storage and disposal of the dredged silt.
The deputy commissioner said that siltation is a serious concern for the people living on the banks of the Sunni river, posing a threat to their homes and lives. He sought a report so that urgent action can be initiated in this regard, the statement said.