Srinagar, Aug 30 (JKNS): Following widespread devastation caused by recent floods, cloudbursts, and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir, former Chief Minister and PDP President, Mehbooba Mufti, has called on the Government of India (GOI) to urgently announce a financial relief package.
In a post on X, Mufti as per news agency JKNS wrote, “Recent floods, cloudbursts & landslides have caused widespread devastation in J&K with Jammu hit the hardest. Lives have been lost, homes destroyed, infrastructure damaged & families left with nothing.”
She further stressed that a financial package similar to the one provided after the 2014 floods should be announced, with special attention given to the Jammu region, which has suffered the most.
Mufti said “the need for a coordinated effort between the Centre and the J&K government to ensure that the affected people are not left to fend for themselves during this crisis.” (JKNS)
