Srinagar, July 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday reviewed the flood and rain-related situation in Rajouri and Poonch districts following incessant rainfall and flash floods, directing authorities to expedite rescue operations and provide immediate relief to affected families.
According to an official statement, the Lieutenant Governor held discussions with senior officials to assess the situation and monitor the ongoing response in the rain-hit districts.
LG Sinha said rescue operations are being carried out on a war footing by the civil administration, Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local volunteers, particularly in Rajouri, where heavy rainfall has caused extensive damage.
He said affected families have been shifted to safer locations and directed all concerned departments to remain on high alert to ensure swift rescue efforts, timely relief distribution and restoration of essential services.
The Lieutenant Governor appealed to residents to stay calm, avoid unnecessary movement in vulnerable areas and strictly follow advisories issued by the administration.
Expressing grief over the loss of lives in Rajouri and the Haveli and Surankote areas of Poonch district, LG Sinha conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families.
He also noted that heavy rains had damaged several residential houses in Rajouri and Poonch and instructed the district administrations to provide immediate financial and humanitarian assistance to affected families while keeping emergency response teams fully prepared for any further contingencies.
