CM Omar to rush to Jammu amid worsening flood situation
Srinagar, Aug 22: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said he would be flying from Srinagar to Jammu to personally monitor the developing situation in several parts of the province, which he described as "quite serious."
“In the meantime, instructions have been issued to place additional funds at the disposal of the Deputy Commissioners to cover emergency restoration work and other exigencies,” the Chief Minister said in a statement.
He assured that the administration was on high alert and closely monitoring the ground situation. Officials have been directed to expedite relief and restoration measures to minimize hardships to the people.
Earlier today, the Chief Minister held a meeting today in the morning to review flood mitigation measures at Jammu in view of incessant rains. He directed the officers to maintain high alert and take all necessary measures, said an official spokesman.
Chief Minister held a meeting today in the morning to review flood mitigation measures at Jammu in view of incessant rains. He directed the officers to maintain high alert and take all necessary measures. pic.twitter.com/wTLEi1knox
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Incessant rain has swollen most rivers, streams and seasonal waterways in Jammu division, and major rivers like Tawi and Ravi are flowing above the danger mark.
