Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected Kathua villages, met residents, and assured all possible assistance. He also directed officials to expedite relief, damage assessment, and restoration works. The CM is set to visit Reasi next to assess further flood damage
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. Pic/PTI
After heavy rain caused havoc across the state, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday conducted an aerial survey. The chief minister conducted the survey of the flood-affected villages in the Kathua district and also interacted with those who lost their houses in the natural calamity, officials said.
As reported by news agency PTI, the chief minister also chaired a meeting of officers and directed them to ensure necessary relief to the affected population, as reported by news agency PTI.
Omar Abdullah, after conducting an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in Kathua district, also held an interaction with the residents of Duggain village of Billawar, whose houses were damaged in the recent flooding.
Later, he also held a meeting with the officers of the district administration, the office of the chief minister, as per the chief minister’s office.
Moreover, the chief minister also assured all possible assistance and directed the administration to ensure necessary relief to the affected, the post said.
As reported by news agency PTI, J-K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is also scheduled to visit the Mahore area of the Reasi district to assess the damage caused by the flash floods.
Earlier on Monday, the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also directed concerned departments to fast-track flood damage assessments and expedite restoration works.
News agency PTI further reported that heavy rains across various districts in Jammu and Kashmir had triggered flash floods in many rivers and drains, along with incidents of landslides and traffic disruptions.
Omar Abdullah, while putting light on the major calamity that struck the state, said that the floods caused massive damage to public infrastructure, including 330 bridges and 1,500 km of road, and destroyed private properties like homes and fields.
Following the flash floods and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army's 26 Rashtriya Rifles unit earlier also organised a five-day free medical camp under Operation Sadbhavana in the Bhalesa area of Doda district.
The medical outreach launched by the Indian Army also helped in assisting the flood-affected residents. Moreover, the humanitarian gesture attended to over 100 patients and also included doctors and medical staff available on site to provide continuous healthcare services, including free medicines.
(With inputs from PTI)
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