Examiner Bureau | Srinagar:
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said the Central Government has assured Jammu and Kashmir of all possible assistance to deal with the aftermath of the devastating flash floods that struck parts of Rajouri, Poonch and Doda districts, claiming lives and causing extensive damage to public infrastructure and private property.
Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, the Lieutenant Governor expressed profound grief over the tragedy and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the natural calamity.
Paying tribute to the victims, Sinha said the entire administration stands in solidarity with the bereaved families during this difficult time. He prayed for eternal peace for those who lost their lives and strength to the affected families to cope with the irreparable loss.
The Lieutenant Governor said Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the flood situation with him and assured the Union Territory administration of every possible support from the Central Government.
According to Sinha, the Home Minister reiterated the Government of India’s unwavering commitment to assisting Jammu and Kashmir in overcoming the crisis and assured full cooperation for rescue operations, relief distribution and the rehabilitation of affected families.
He further said that all concerned departments, including the civil administration, Jammu and Kashmir Police, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and other emergency agencies, have been fully mobilised across the affected districts.
Sinha said rescue teams are working round the clock to evacuate stranded residents, provide immediate relief, restore disrupted essential services and ensure that assistance reaches every affected area without delay.
The Lieutenant Governor added that the administration is closely monitoring the situation and has directed all agencies to work in coordination to minimise losses, address public grievances and expedite restoration of damaged infrastructure and essential services.
Reaffirming the administration’s commitment to the affected population, Sinha said every possible measure is being taken to ensure timely relief, rehabilitation and necessary assistance so that normalcy is restored in the flood-ravaged areas at the earliest.
