New Delhi, Sep 3: Reviewing the flood threat in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah ordered swift evacuations and relief measures on Wednesday.
Convening an emergency meeting to review the situation arising from incessant rains across Jammu and Kashmir, CM Omar directed the administration to intensify its ground response, clear waterlogged areas, ensure the supply of essential services such as power, water, and healthcare, and facilitate the timely evacuation of residents from critical zones.
He instructed divisional and district administrations to work in close coordination with disaster response agencies, the Police and Health Departments, and to maintain readiness for any eventuality.
The CM directed that an adequate stock of ration, fuel, medicines, and drinking water be made available in vulnerable areas, with emergency medical teams kept on standby.
He has been taking hourly updates on rising water levels in Jhelum and its tributaries, status of power and water supply, and road connectivity, and has directed concerned departments to ensure that advance warnings are issued to the general public about any eventuality and for the administration to provide timely help and assistance to people.
Appealing for public cooperation, CM Omar urged people to follow advisories, avoid unsafe areas, and report emergencies promptly.
He said that the government was closely monitoring the situation and was committed to mitigating hardships.
“The safety and well-being of our citizens is our priority. I appeal to the public to stay vigilant, extend cooperation to the administration. Together, we will overcome this challenge,” he said.
The CM directed officials to provide regular updates and reaffirmed that all possible measures were being taken to ensure relief and the safety of the affected families.
Earlier, Minister Sakina Itoo and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani briefed him on the latest situation in Kashmir, while Ministers Javed Ahmad Rana and Satish Sharma reported on conditions in the Jammu division, including flash floods, road blockages, and vulnerable habitations near riverbanks and landslide-prone areas.
