Sham Sharma takes stock of flash flood-ravaged areas in Jammu
Jammu, Aug 25: In the aftermath of the unprecedented rainfall and devastating floods that struck Jammu North, MLA and former minister Sham Lal Sharma has directed swift relief and rehabilitation works.
He emphasised that proactive planning, combined with community cooperation, was the only way to safeguard lives and property from future calamities.
While visiting flood-hit areas of his constituency on Sunday to take stock of the situation, he expressed relief that no loss of human life was reported but acknowledged the grave hardship faced by people due to the collapse of basic amenities and infrastructure.
A heavy downpour caused severe damage to public infrastructure, homes, and essential services on August 24, 2025, leaving residents in deep distress.
The calamity resulted in waterlogging, road collapses, and damage to household property, with electricity and water supply disrupted in many localities of his constituencies.
During his visit, MLA Sham Lal Sharma personally inspected each ward, interacted with local residents, and listened to their concerns regarding the devastation caused by the floods.
Issuing firm directions on the spot, Sharma instructed the administration and concerned officers to immediately restore the water and electricity supply, clear blocked drains and debris and begin repair of damaged roads and houses without delay.
He further called for a realistic and transparent assessment of damages so that relief and compensation could reach the affected families at the earliest.
Sham Sharma stressed that the response of the administration must be swift, efficient and people-centric, with a focus on providing urgent relief and restoring normalcy.
Looking beyond immediate relief, the MLA underscored the importance of long-term preparedness to prevent such disasters in the future. He urged the authorities to implement regular desilting of drains, strict removal of encroachments, strengthening of flood channels and improved drainage systems to protect the people of Jammu North from recurring floods during monsoon seasons.
Reassuring the public of his unwavering support, Sham Lal Sharma pledged to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with every affected family in this difficult time. He assured that the rehabilitation and rescue process would be launched on a priority basis and personally committed himself to monitoring the pace of relief operations to ensure accountability.
He called upon both the government machinery and the local population to work in close coordination so that the constituency could recover quickly and emerge stronger from this challenge.
