Srinagar, Aug 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah regarding the tragedy following the cloudburst in Kishtwar. He assessed the situation and assured all necessary assistance.
“Spoke to Jammu and Kashmir LG, Shri Manoj SinhaJi and CM Shri Omar Abdullah Ji regarding the situation in the wake of the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar. Authorities are working on the ground to assist those affected,” PM Modi posted on X handle.
CM Omar Abdullah said that he briefed the PM about the situation in Kishtwar. “I just received a call from Hon PM @narendramodi Sb. I briefed him about the situation in Kishtwar & the steps being taken by the administration. My government & the people hit by this tragic cloudburst are grateful for his support & all the assistance provided by the Union Government,” he wrote on X.
As many as 50 people were killed and 120 were injured in the massive cloudburst that hit Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, as the authorities continued the relief and rescue operations on Friday.
The officials confirmed that many people are still missing, and apprehensions are that some of the missing could be under the cloudburst debris.
The joint rescue operation was launched immediately after the cloudburst by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), police, Army and local volunteers, and the authorities have mobilised more rescuers, including two fresh teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to safeguard lives.
Over 300 soldiers have been deployed for the rescue operation by the Army.
PM Modi speaks to LG, CM; assures all help
