Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday continued his tour of flood-hit regions by visiting Rajouri district, where he reviewed the damage caused by recent floods and interacted with affected residents.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday visited several flood-affected areas in Rajouri district to assess the extent of damage caused by recent heavy rains and flooding.
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Key Highlights
Omar Abdullah visited flood-hit areas in Rajouri district.
Reviewed damage to homes, roads and public infrastructure.
Directed officials to accelerate relief and rehabilitation.
Ordered restoration of essential public services.
Government assures timely assistance to flood victims.
During the visit, the Chief Minister inspected affected villages and reviewed the impact of the floods on houses, livelihoods, roads and other public infrastructure. He also interacted with local residents and families who have been displaced or suffered losses due to the disaster.
Expressing solidarity with those affected, Omar Abdullah assured residents that the Jammu and Kashmir Government stands firmly with them and will ensure that relief reaches every deserving family.
The Chief Minister directed district officials and other concerned departments to expedite relief operations, restore essential services and begin rehabilitation work without delay. He emphasised that restoration of roads, electricity, drinking water supply and other public utilities should be treated as a priority.
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Why This Matters
Floods have disrupted normal life in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Quick relief, infrastructure restoration and rehabilitation are crucial for helping affected communities recover and preventing further hardship.
He also instructed officials to conduct a comprehensive assessment of losses so that compensation and rehabilitation assistance could be provided to affected families in accordance with government norms.
The visit forms part of the government's ongoing review of flood-hit areas across Jammu and Kashmir following recent heavy rainfall that caused widespread damage in several districts.
