Amit Shah reviews J&K flood situation; coordinates relief with LG Manoj Sinha, CM Omar Abdullah
New Delhi, July 19
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday engaged in a high-level discussion with Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to review the flood situation triggered by incessant rains.
Following reports of flash floods in Rajouri district, Amit Shah reached out to the administration of the Union Territory to coordinate regarding the emergency relief and response measures.
Shah, in a post on X, ensured all possible help from the Central Government for the safety and security of the affected people.
He wrote, "Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah spoke with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah regarding the situation caused by heavy rainfall and assured them of all possible assistance from the Central Government."
On Sunday, emergency responders successfully pulled a couple of individuals safely from Rajouri's Muradpur area after they became trapped by rapidly rising water levels triggered by persistent heavy rainfall.
Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma stated, "Two persons were safely rescued from the river at Muradpur, Rajouri, after they became stranded due to the flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall."
Rescue teams acted promptly and brought both individuals to safety.
Meanwhile, the district administration has urged the public to avoid visiting rivers, streams, and other flood-prone areas, as water levels remain dangerously high following continuous rainfall, DC Abhishek Sharma added.
Addressing the ongoing public safety concerns, he said that Authorities have appealed to residents to follow official advisories and avoid unnecessary travel until the weather and flood situation improve.
Follwing the incident, the state administration launched a high-stakes rescue operation after the local youths were left stranded in the middle of the Tawi River due to a sudden and dangerous rise in water levels.
Acting swiftly, Jammu Police and NDRF launched a rescue operation to safely evacuate the stranded youths.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, as the flood situation continues to unfold in Jammu's Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launched a high-level review to oversee the emergency response following intense flash floods and heavy rainfall across Rajouri and its nearby areas.
Omar Abdullah, in a post on X, wrote, "Since first light this morning, I've been closely monitoring the situation arising from the extremely heavy rain in parts of Jammu, especially Rajouri town & surrounding areas. I've been in touch with the local MLAs of the region. While the situation continues to unfold, the first priority of the administration is to safeguard precious lives."
Addressing the government's commitment to those impacted, Jammu & Kashmir CM further wrote, "The government will do everything possible to aid & assist affected people who have suffered property loss/damage due to the rains & flash floods."
Intense rainfall has resulted in severe flooding across Poonch and Rajouri, where rising waters from the Dharhali River devastated local infrastructure and public transport facilities at the Bela bus stand.
The state administration has informed that since Saturday, continuous heavy rainfall has triggered multiple cloudbursts and flash floods in the Poonch River, washing away several structures along the riverbank.
The authorities are monitoring the situation and have claimed that no loss of life has been reported so far.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great coordination between Amit Shah, LG Sinha and CM Abdullah. That's how disaster management should work. The NDRF rescue of those two people in Muradpur was impressive.
The sad part is that every year we see this pattern - heavy rains, flash floods, and then scramble to rescue. Why are we not investing more in flood forecasting and drainage infrastructure in hilly areas? 🤔
Glad to see CM Omar Abdullah is personally monitoring the situation. He knows the ground realities in J&K well. The advisory to avoid rivers and streams is crucial - many people ignore it and then need rescuing.
These flash floods in Rajouri and Poonch are becoming an annual affair. The damage to the Bela bus stand and infrastructure is heartbreaking. Hope the government compensates those who lost property. 😔
It's reassuring that no loss of life has been reported so far. The NDRF and local administration deserve credit for quick response despite the challenging terrain in Rajouri. Let's hope the weather clears soon.
Respect to the local MLAs who are on ground helping. What we need is long-term solutions - better weather monitoring in Himalayan valleys and early warning systems. Band-aid solutions won
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