In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed profound grief over the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage caused by cloudburst and landslides in several parts of Kathua district.The Chief Minister announced ex-gratia assistance from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The financial assistance includes ₹ 2 lakh for each deceased, ₹ 1 lakh for those severely injured, and ₹ 50 thousand for those with minor injuries. For housing damages, ₹ 1 lakh will be given for fully damaged houses, ₹ 50 thousand for severely damaged houses, and ₹ 25 thousand for partially damaged houses.
Our correspondent reports the Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Chief Minister regarding the situation in Kathua and assured all necessary support from the Centre. The CM welcomed the Home Minister’s assurance and said the joint efforts of the J&K government and the Centre will help provide timely relief and rehabilitation to the affected families. The CM directed the administration to carry out immediate relief, rescue, and evacuation measures on priority to ensure safety of the affected families and to extend full support to them. He said the government stands firmly with the people in this hour of crisis and assured that all possible steps will be taken to mitigate the suffering of those hit by the calamity
