Kashmir
“All Agencies on Alert, Hope No Major Mishap Occurs”: LG Manoj Sinha on Ongoing Rains
Says Advisory Issued, People Advised to Stay Cautious as Rains Continue in Parts of UT; 32 Still Missing in Kishtwar, Rescue Efforts Continue, Govt Assures Rehabilitation of Affected Families
Jammu, Aug 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the administration is making every possible effort to provide treatment, rehabilitation, and relief to those affected by the recent cloudburst in Kishtwar.
Speaking to media persons at GMC Jammu, where he met the injured undergoing treatment, LG Sinha told news agency “As of now, 16 people are admitted here and their condition is stable. I hope they all recover soon and are able to return to their homes. Many people unfortunately lost their lives in the incident, and despite best efforts, bodies of several missing persons were retrieved. Still, 32 people are missing and rescue operations are underway. Around ₹4 crore 13 lakh have already been distributed.
