 Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 25: In the wake of the recent flash floods that wreaked havoc in several parts of Jammu district, a delegation of BJP MLAs today met with Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Mr. Ramesh Kumar (IAS), Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Mr. Rakesh Minhas (IAS), and Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation, Mr. Devansh Yadav (IAS) to take stock of the situation and review the relief measures being undertaken. The meeting was aimed at ensuring that urgent relief reaches the affected families while also chalking out a roadmap for long-term flood management and preparedness.
The delegation comprised Sh. Sham Lal Sharma (Jammu North), Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat (Suchetgarh), Sh. Vikram Randhawa (Bahu), Sh. Yudhvir Sethi (Jammu East), Sh. Arvind Gupta (Jammu West), Sh. Mohan Lal Bhagat (Akhnoor), and Sh. Surinder Kumar (Marh). The MLAs jointly called upon the officers and conveyed the grievances of people from their respective constituencies, highlighting the urgency of addressing both immediate hardships and structural deficiencies that aggravated the flood impact.
During the deliberations, the MLAs expressed deep concern over the widespread damage caused by the flash floods and heavy rainfall on 24th August, which led to inundation of several localities across Jammu district. They noted that floodwater entered the households of residents, causing severe damage to household items and belongings, thereby compounding the misery of affected families.
The MLAs raised several crucial points for immediate action. They demanded a comprehensive estimation of the damage suffered by households, traders, and farmers so that adequate compensation can be arranged. They stressed upon expediting relief and rehabilitation measures with immediate restoration of civic amenities. The MLAs further highlighted that the infrastructure damage caused to water pipelines, electricity networks, and road connectivity must be repaired on priority.
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