Srinagar, Aug 27 (UNI) As the Jammu region reeled under three days of torrential rains, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said more than 5,000 people had been evacuated from low-lying flooded areas to safety.
The LG reviewed the situation with Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and senior officials, directing immediate restoration of power, water supply, and communication in areas where floodwaters have begun to recede.
An official spokesman said the LG directed the officials for restoration of power, communication, water supply on priority in areas where flood water is receding.
As many as 30 people were killed and several others injured after a landslide struck the Reasi district yesterday along the route to the Vaishno Devi shrine.
In the last 24 hours, Jammu recorded 380 mm of rainfall. This is the highest rainfall ever recorded in Jammu in a 24-hour period since 1910, when the observatory was established. The last record was 270.4 mm recorded on 25 September 1988. This has also broken the record of 218.4 mm recorded on 23 August 1996.
“More than 5000 people were evacuated from low-lying flooded areas to safety,” he said.
The LG said Army, NDRF and SDRF are working in coordination with the Divisional Commissioner’s office to ensure adequate supply of relief material and all possible assistance to those affected.
The Lieutenant Governor has also prayed for the safety and well-being of everyone affected by the natural calamity in various parts of Jammu Division, and those brave emergency responders and citizens actively helping in the relief efforts.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said: “Spoke to Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar and other Senior Officials and took stock of flood situation and rescue and relief Operations. Directed the officials for restoration of Power, Communication, Water Supply on priority in areas where flood water is receding.
