Flash floods have caused widespread destruction in Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to personally monitor the situation and assure affected families of complete support.
Rajouri and Poonch reel under flash floods
Rajouri district has reported large-scale damage after flash floods swept through the region. Poonch has also suffered loss of life and property in the flooding. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep anguish over the deaths reported in Poonch.
CM to return from Delhi to take charge in Jammu
Omar Abdullah announced that he would return from Delhi to Jammu to personally oversee relief and rescue operations. He said safeguarding precious lives remains the top priority and that affected families would get all possible assistance.
Amit Shah reviews the situation from the Centre
The Centre has also been tracking developments. Amit Shah reviewed the flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir and coordinated relief efforts with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Statehood protest continues alongside the flood response
Separately, a protest demanding the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir is continuing, led by Farooq Abdullah.
