Over 5,000 evacuated from low-lying flooded areas in Jammu: LG Sinha

Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that more than 5,000 persons have been evacuated from low-lying flooded areas to safety in Jammu.

Taking to the microblogging platform X, LG Sinha as per news agency said that he spoke to the Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar and other Senior officials with regard to the flood situation.

The LG said, “Spoke to Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Ramesh Kumar & other Senior Officials and took stock of flood situation and rescue & relief Operations. Directed the officials for restoration of Power, Communication, Water Supply on priority in areas where flood water is receding.” (SIC)

He further said, “More than 5000 people were evacuated from low-lying flooded areas to safety. Army, NDRF & SDRF is working in coordination with Div Com’s office and we are ensuring that there is adequate supply of relief materials & all possible assistance is being given to those affected.” (SIC)—KNO