Jammu, Aug 27: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah while speaking to reporters said that "I have spoken to the Prime Minister just a while ago. I briefed him about the situation. I thank him for the deployment of NDRF teams. He has assured me that all support will be given by the central government to the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” Abdullah told reporters.
Abdullah, who made visit to the flood-affected areas of Jammu, said on X that he briefed the prime minister about the situation in the worst-hit areas as he toured parts of Jammu, along the banks of the Tawi, that saw extensive damage yesterday. “I am grateful for his assurance of continued assistance to the people of J&K,” he said.
He said the rains have stopped, water is receding in the river and relief operations have picked up speed. Referring to the situation in other districts following heavy rains and flash floods.
He added that we will have to take measures, particularly for those living in flood-prone areas. They will have to be settled somewhere else. Their houses get repeatedly damaged whenever floods come.
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