Srinagar, July 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday reviewed the situation in Rajouri and Poonch districts following incessant rain and flash floods, directing officials to ensure immediate relief and assistance to affected families.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he spoke to senior officials and assessed the situation in the affected areas.
He said rescue teams comprising the civil administration, police, Army, SDRF and local volunteers were actively engaged in rescue and relief operations in Rajouri.
Sinha said the affected families had already been shifted to safer places and that all departments had been placed on high alert, with priority being given to immediate relief measures and restoration work. He also appealed to the people to remain calm and follow official advisories.
Expressing grief over the loss of lives in Rajouri and in the Haveli and Surankote areas of Poonch district, the Lieutenant Governor conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families.
He said the heavy rainfall had also caused damage to several houses in Rajouri and Poonch and directed the officials to provide immediate assistance to all affected families in both districts.
Sinha added that emergency response teams had been instructed to remain fully prepared to deal with any emerging situation.
