NewKerala.com

Key Points

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha personally surveyed the flood-ravaged areas of Jammu. The visit follows a devastating landslide near Vaishno Devi temple that claimed over 30 lives recently. Multiple agencies including Army, Air Force and NDRF have been deployed for rescue operations. Both PM Modi and Home Minister Shah have assured complete support for relief and reconstruction efforts.

Key Points: Amit Shah and LG Sinha Survey Jammu Flood Damage After Landslide

  • Amit Shah and LG Sinha conducted on-ground survey of flood-affected Jammu areas
  • Over 30 lives lost in recent Vaishno Devi landslide disaster
  • Army, Air Force and NDRF deployed for rescue and relief operations
  • PM Modi and Amit Shah pledge full support for rebuilding infrastructure
2 min read

J-K: LG Sinha, Amit Shah survey flood-hit areas in Jammu

Home Minister Amit Shah and J-K LG Manoj Sinha assess flood-hit Jammu areas, review relief efforts after devastating landslide claimed over 30 lives near Vaishno Devi.

"My heart goes out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones - LG Manoj Sinha"

Jammu, September 2

The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha accompanied Union Home Minister Amit Shah to survey the rain and flood-affected areas of Jammu.

The Lieutenant Governor, in a statement, said, "My heart goes out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones and those who have suffered loss of property in this massive natural calamity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have assured that every possible effort will be made to provide immediate relief to the families, restoration of buildings, roads and other infrastructure and all the help will be extended to affected families to reconstruct their lives."

LG Sinha urged that all people should take all precautions and stay in a safe place.

"Army, Air Force, NDRF, NHAI, CAPFs, SDRF, J&K Police and UT Administration have deployed all possible resources for rescue and relief efforts and are providing aid and assistance to those who have been evacuated to safe locations. Due to unusual climatic occurrences, district-level officers must remain alert and keep watch on the situation around the clock. I urge people to take all precautions and stay in a safe place," he said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a review meeting regarding the flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir at Raj Bhavan in Jammu.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Leader of the Opposition Sunil Sharma, and others are present at the meeting.

A devastating landslide on August 26 near the Vaishno Devi temple in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, claimed over 30 lives and injured 20 others. The disaster struck around 3 pm on August 26, when heavy rains triggered a massive landslide near the Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Adhkuwari, about halfway along the 12-kilometre trek from Katra to the shrine.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
While I appreciate the visit, I hope this isn't just for show. Jammu needs permanent solutions for flood management, not just rescue operations after disasters.
A
Amit G
Our armed forces and rescue teams are the real heroes here! Salute to NDRF, Army and local administration for working tirelessly in difficult conditions 🇮🇳
S
Sunita J
Climate change is making these disasters more frequent. We need better early warning systems and infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather. Prayers for all affected families.
V
Vikram M
The coordination between central and UT administration is crucial. Hope relief reaches the remotest areas too, not just places accessible to media.
N
Nisha Z
My cousin's family was evacuated by NDRF yesterday. Thank you to all the rescue workers! Please donate to legitimate relief funds if you can help.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50