Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Ramban town on Tuesday to inspect the destruction caused by floods and landslides that blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, in a tweet, assured the public of full support from the administration. He confirmed that the restoration of essential services is progressing well despite the adverse conditions.
Restoration work is ongoing in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir after a cloudburst and flash floods damaged several houses, a temple, and vehicles.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the landslide-hit Ramban district on Monday to take stock of the situation and assess the ground situation.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said all efforts were being made to provide relief to people affected by the cloudburst-triggered flash floods and landslide in Ramban and attempts are also being made to restore traffic on the national highway.
The Indian Army swiftly responded to the devastating cloudburst incident in Ramban, providing essential supplies, medical care, and shelter to stranded passengers and locals along National Highway 44 (NH-44).
Divisional Commissioner of Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, visited the site of the recent devastating landslide in Ramban district on Monday and provided an update on the ongoing relief operations.
J-K LoP Sunil Sharma said that a BJP team has arrived in Ramban to assess the damage caused by the landslide. He assured the affected people would get financial assistance from the Centre.
PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti called for immediate action to help those stranded due to the Ramban landslide and requested compensation for farmers affected by crop damage in Jammu and Kashmir. She also raised concerns over the regularisation of daily wagers and illegal mining practices.
Gujarat Commissioner of Relief, Alok Kumar Pandey, has confirmed that all 50 pilgrims from Gujarat who were affected by the landslide incident in Ramban, Jammu & Kashmir, are safe and unharmed.
In response to the cloudburst and intense rainfall that struck the Ramban district on Monday, the Indian Army launched swift and coordinated relief and restoration operations to assist affected civilians and restore connectivity along the National Highway 44 (NH44), according to a press sta