Assesses flood situation in Rajbagh
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 27: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology, Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives due to a landslide triggered by heavy rains near the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.
He extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families in this hour of profound grief and prayed for the swift recovery of all those injured.
“The tragic incident of the death of several devotees in a landslide near the Mata Vaishno Devi Temple route is extremely painful. May the departed souls rest in peace,” he said, mourning the tragic incident.
He said that the Omar Abdullah government is taking all the necessary measures to assist all those affected. He further said that the administration is continuously monitoring the situation arising in various parts of Jammu Division due to heavy rain and officers have been instructed to remain on high alert to meet any eventuality.
He further called upon the people to follow advisories issued by the government from time to time and take all essential precautions.
Minister for Jal Shakti, Javed Ahmed Rana accompanied by Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, legislator Ahsan Pardesi and senior officers of Irrigation & Flood Control department visited Rajbagh, to assess the flood situation.
They also interacted with the locals and listened to their concerns. While interacting with the locals, they assured them that the government is continuously monitoring the evolving situation and keeping a close vigil on the water levels of river Jhelum.
Rana assured that all the departments have been put on a state of high alert to carry out all contingency plans and provide all necessary assistance in case of any emergency.
He said that men and machinery have been fully geared to tackle any emergency with swiftness.
