Srinagar: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed ongoing relief efforts in the districts hit by heavy rains, flash floods and landslides, and assessed the ground situation in affected areas.
“I spoke with senior officials today to assess the ground situation in districts affected by heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides across Jammu Kashmir,” the L-G said in a post on X.
He said during the review, he was briefed on ongoing relief efforts by district administrations, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police, Army, Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), besides health, public works and Jal Shakti departments.
“Directed teams to intensify rescue operations. Joint operations continue in Poonch and Rajouri and over 400 damaged roads in Jammu Division have already been restored,” he wrote on X.
The LG instructed officials to position manpower and machinery at safe, strategic locations, and near vulnerable areas for immediate response and issued directions to issue timely advisories for citizens discouraging unnecessary travel in high-risk zones.
“I also spoke with DC Ramban regarding the tragic shooting stones incident in which two precious lives were lost. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family members and praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. I have directed the district administration to ensure the injured receive the best possible medical care and to provide all necessary support to the affected families during this difficult time,” he added.
