Srinagar, Aug 30 (JKNS): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed anguish and sorrow over the loss of lives caused by recent cloudbursts and rain-triggered landslides in the Reasi and Ramban districts.
In a post on X, office of J&K LG as per news agency JKNS wrote, Anguished by the cloudburst & rain-triggered landslides in Reasi & Ramban. Condolences to the bereaved families. Spoke to Senior Officials and took stock of the situation. Rescue and relief operations are underway. All possible assistance is being provided to the affected.
Meanwhile in a post on X, Chief Minister has expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives due to landslide in Rajgarh, Ramban. He has directed the administration to carry out immediate rescue & relief operations.
In another post, Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the tragic landslide in Reasi’s Bhadder village that claimed the lives of seven family members.
Taking note of the continuous heavy rains, he appealed to people to remain alert, avoid vulnerable areas, and strictly adhere to safety advisories. He has directed the district administration and disaster management authorities to remain on the ground, ensure round-the-clock monitoring, carry out timely evacuation of residents from risk-prone zones, and provide immediate relief and all possible assistance to the affected families.
He has further instructed the concerned departments to remain vigilant, coordinate closely, and take every precautionary measure to safeguard lives during the ongoing inclement weather.
Earlier, a Cloudburst struck Rajgarh area of Ramban where four people were dead while one remains missing, while a landslide struck area a temporary house in Mahore Reasi claiming seven lives of family including a couple and fice minors. (JKNS)
