Jammu, August 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed their grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in cloudburst in Kathua on Sunday.
Taking on micro-blogging platform X, the CM wrote, ” Chief Minister has expressed grief over the tragic loss of lives and damage caused by landslides in several parts of District Kathua, including Jodh Khad and Juthana, which claimed 4 lives and left many injured. He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured, and assured all necessary assistance.
Chief Minister has directed the administration to carry out immediate relief, rescue and evacuation measures to ensure the safety and support of affected families,”.
Similarly the official handle of LG posted, ” Deeply anguished by the loss of lives in the devastating rain-triggered landslides in several areas of Kathua. The tragedy is mind-numbing. Briefed Hon’ble Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah Ji on rescue and relief operations by the army, NDRF, SDRF, police & administration.
So far, four people have been killed and several others have been injured in Kathua Cloudburst. Rescue operation is underway in the area. More details awaited.
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