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Efforts on to restore highway, relief being provided to people affected by flash floods in Ramban: Omar Abdullah

ANI April 22, 2025 295 views

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is leading relief efforts after devastating flash floods and landslides in Ramban. The National Highway is being restored while NDRF and PM Relief Funds are being mobilized. Union Minister Jitendra Singh praised the Army for setting up medical camps in affected areas. Tragically, three lives, including two children, were lost in a landslide in Bagahana village.

"The condition is very bad in some areas, especially near the National Highway." – Omar Abdullah"
Srinagar, April 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said all efforts were being made to provide relief to people affected by the cloudburst-triggered flash floods and landslide in Ramban and attempts are also being made to restore traffic on the national highway.

Key Points

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Omar Abdullah deploys Dy CM and MLAs for Ramban flood relief

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NDRF and PM Relief Funds to aid affected families

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Army sets up medical camps in disaster-hit areas

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Three dead, including two children, in Bagahana village landslide

Omar Abdullah told reporters that "the condition is very bad" in some areas, especially near the National Highway.

"Dy CM was sent and the MLAs of Ramban and Banihal are present there. Restoration of the Highway is underway... We are also trying for rehabilitation in the affected residential areas. We spoke to the Centre; NDRF is also being sent. PM Relief Funds and other relief funds would also be tapped so that people can be compensated for their loss," he said.

In the Ramban region, flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the early hours of Sunday have caused widespread damage. At least three people, including two children, lost their lives in Bagahana village after two houses collapsed due to a landslide.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh earlier hailed the Indian Army for its timely assistance by setting up medical camps and distributing essential medicines to the affected people in Ramban.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Glad to see the government responding quickly to this disaster. The mention of NDRF being sent is reassuring. Hope the highway restoration happens soon - it's a lifeline for so many people. 🙏
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Priya M.
Heartbreaking to hear about the children who lost their lives. The government should focus on building more resilient infrastructure in these vulnerable areas to prevent such tragedies in future.
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Amit S.
While the response seems good, I wonder why flood prevention measures weren't stronger to begin with. We see these disasters every year in the same regions. Prevention is better than relief!
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Sunita R.
Kudos to the Army for their immediate help with medical camps! They're always the first responders in these situations. Hope the affected families get the support they need to rebuild their lives.
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Vikram J.
The coordination between state and central government here is commendable. Natural disasters don't care about politics - good to see everyone working together for the people.
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Neha T.
Thoughts with the people of Ramban. The photos I've seen are devastating. Hope the relief reaches everyone quickly, especially in the more remote villages.

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