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Omar Abdullah Orders High Alert as Heavy Rains Trigger Flood Emergency in Jammu

He set relief under SDRF rules with a pledge to fund additional needs beyond those norms.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah holds a meeting to review flood mitigation measures at Jammu in view of incessant rains. (PTI)

Overview

  • After an emergency review, the chief minister said the situation is quite serious and directed top officials to maintain the highest alert across all 10 districts.
  • Omar Abdullah said he will fly from Srinagar to Jammu to personally monitor the response and oversee on-ground operations.
  • Relief and restoration are to follow SDRF guidelines, with the chief minister committing supplementary provisions wherever requirements exceed the norms.
  • Administrations were told to ensure food, safe water, medicines and priority care for vulnerable groups, to intensify dewatering with Fire & Emergency Services support where pumps fall short, and to maintain uninterrupted power at hospitals and vital sites.
  • Officials reported damage to roads, bridges, buildings, homes and farmland, as the chief minister ordered close coordination with the Army, Police and SDRF and prioritized restoration of key routes for rescue and supplies.