PIB Delhi, September 1, 2025 – Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today visited rain, flood, and landslide-affected areas of Jammu division to assess damages caused by the recent natural disaster. He met flood-affected families in Chak Mangu village, inspected the Tawi Bridge at Bikram Chowk, the Shiv Mandir, and homes damaged by the floods.
Shri Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting with Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Shri Omar Abdullah, senior officers of the Central and UT Government, and other stakeholders to assess the ground situation.
Expressing grief over the loss of lives, the Home Minister said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been in constant touch with J&K leaders since the onset of the disaster. He assured people that the Government of India stands firmly with the people of Jammu & Kashmir, providing immediate relief, financial assistance, and technical support for safety, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
Shri Shah commended the UT administration, NDRF, Army, UTDRF, J&K Police, CAPFs, and IAF for their swift rescue operations, which evacuated more than 5,000 people and saved numerous lives. Restoration work is progressing, with over 80% power supply, drinking water, healthcare, and road connectivity already restored in affected areas.
Home Minister announced that Rs. 209 crores from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) have been allocated as the Centre’s share to support relief work. He said survey teams from the Ministry of Home Affairs will assess damages to private property and disburse compensation for damaged houses at the earliest.
Shri Amit Shah emphasized the need for strengthening early warning systems, particularly Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) alerts, and directed the Meteorological Department and NDMA to use data analytics and AI to study cloudburst patterns for better preparedness.
Home Minister said: “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government is committed to standing shoulder to shoulder with the people of Jammu & Kashmir in this hour of crisis, ensuring safety, relief, and speedy recovery.”
