Over 5000 rescued from flood affected areas in Jammu region: LG Sinha

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 27 (STC): More than 5000 people have been evacuated from low-lying flooded areas in Jammu to safety. Army, NDRF and SDRF is working in coordination with Div Com’s office and are ensuring that there is adequate supply of relief materials. Besides, the authorities are extending and all possible assistance to those affected.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has posted this on his X handle.
The Lieutenant Governor’s X post further state: “Spoke to Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Sh. 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.”
Army, NDRF and SDRF is working in coordination with the Divisional Commissioner’s office and we are ensuring that there is adequate supply of relief materials and all possible assistance is being given 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.

(Straight Talk Communications)