Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday carried out an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in Kathua.
The post on CM’s official X handle wrote, “The Chief Minister, while on his visit to Kathua today, conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in the district
“This will be followed by interaction with the affected families and meeting with the district administration at Duggain, Billawar,” the post reads.
Kathua has been one of the worst-affected districts in the Jammu division, with several landslides, flash floods, land sinking, and cloudbursts claiming the lives of several people and leaving several others injured.
The persistent rainfall has caused landslides at several places in the district, destroying several patches of road and affecting the communication and road linkages in some parts.
Besides the rain-induced flash floods, damage was caused to public and private infrastructure in the region. Several houses were also damaged during the persistent rainfall spells.
This is Omar’s second visit to the district, following his previous visit when at least seven people were killed in a landslide.
Abdullah had promised to provide all possible help to the people who were affected and displaced due to the incidents triggered by the rainfall.
Today’s aerial surveillance can be seen as an effort to restore confidence among the people that the government is seriously trying or will try to restructure the lives of those affected during the recent floods.
According to recent stats released by the government, “As many as 150 people lost their lives during continuous rainfall from August 14, which lasted till September 3.”
