Jammu, September 20 — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday called on the Prime Minister to announce a relief package for Jammu and Kashmir during his upcoming visit, following widespread damage caused by recent floods.
Speaking to reporters, Omar said the losses in the region have been “immense,” affecting lives, property, and infrastructure. “The loss has been immense, loss of lives, especially during the two yatras in Kishtwar and Katra. There has been loss of property also. Around 330 bridges have been washed away,” he said.
He added that more than 1,500 kilometres of roads have been destroyed, several government buildings damaged, and crops, including dry fruits, wiped out. “Seeing this, we hope that our loss is analysed and an adequate package is announced so that we can compensate for the losses suffered,” Omar said.
The CM noted that the state government has already assessed the damages and will raise the matter directly with the Prime Minister. “I will place all these points before the Prime Minister personally and hope he will give a good package for the people of J&K,” he said.
