22/10/2026
Winter Preparedness Reviewed, But Will People Be Spared the Annual Hardships? J&K’s Winter Test: Promises of Preparedness, Questions Over Ground Reality Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reviewed winter preparedness and directed departments to ensure snow clearance, scheduled power supply, adequate essential supplies and emergency healthcare. But the real question is: Will these instructions translate into relief for people, or will winter once again expose the gaps in administration? Will roads in snowbound areas be cleared on time, or will residents face days of isolation due to poor coordination between departments?
Will power curtailment schedules actually be followed, or will consumers continue to suffer unscheduled cuts without timely information?
Are hospitals, 4x4 ambulances and emergency medical teams genuinely prepared to handle critical cases in remote areas, particularly pregnant women requiring urgent medical attention?
Areas like Gurez, Machhil, Karnah, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Kathua need more than review meetings and official assurances.
The government must ensure that winter does not become an annual ordeal for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Actions on the ground—not assurances on paper will determine the outcome.