Grateful for all assistance provided by PM: CM on J&K cloudburst
A devastating cloudburst in the Chashoti village of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir has left a trail of destruction, claiming at least 50 lives so far. The tragedy has shaken the entire region, and the administration is working day and night to provide relief to the affected families. Amidst this chaos, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed his gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his timely support and assistance.
In a tweet, CM Omar Abdullah thanked the Prime Minister for his call and briefing on the situation and measures being taken by the administration to mitigate the impact of the cloudburst. “My government and the people hit by this tragic cloudburst are grateful for his support,” he added.
The cloudburst occurred on a sudden and unexpected scale, catching the residents of Chashoti village off guard. The flash flood caused by the cloudburst swept away everything in its path, including homes, livestock, and crops. The affected families are now struggling to come to terms with the loss and destruction caused by the natural disaster.
The relief efforts are underway, with the administration working tirelessly to provide aid to the affected families. The state government has deployed teams of officials, including NDRF personnel, to the affected areas to provide assistance and support. The teams are working to rescue those trapped under the debris, provide medical aid to the injured, and distribute food and other essential supplies to the affected families.
The Prime Minister’s office has also been informed about the situation, and a team of officials from the Centre has been dispatched to the affected areas to provide assistance and support. The Centre has also announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakhs to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives in the cloudburst.
The people of Jammu and Kashmir have always been known for their resilience and strength in the face of adversity. Despite the devastation caused by the cloudburst, the affected families are showing remarkable courage and determination to rebuild their lives. The administration and the people are working together to provide relief and support to the affected families, and the Prime Minister’s assistance has been a significant boost to these efforts.
The cloudburst has also highlighted the need for urgent measures to be taken to mitigate the impact of such natural disasters in the future. The state government has already announced a comprehensive plan to rebuild the affected areas and provide permanent housing to the affected families. The plan also includes measures to improve the drainage system in the area and prevent such disasters from happening in the future.
The people of Jammu and Kashmir are grateful for the support and assistance provided by the Prime Minister and the administration to the affected families. The cloudburst has been a tragic reminder of the power of nature, and it is essential that we work together to build a better and more resilient future for ourselves.
Source: https://x.com/OmarAbdullah/status/1956231555556499760
