Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Officials Visit Kathua Cloudburst Areas, Assure Aid
In Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, heavy rain caused cloudbursts and landslides, resulting in seven deaths and injuries.
Government officials visited the affected areas to assess the damage and provide assistance.
They met with families, offered condolences, and promised support.
Immediate financial aid has been given, and the officials are working to restore essential services and repair roads.
They also checked on injured individuals receiving medical care.
Jammu Divisional Commissioner and IGP visited cloudburst-hit areas in Kathua.
Seven people died and six were injured in cloudbursts and landslides.
The officials met with affected families and offered support.
Financial assistance has been provided under the State Disaster Response Fund.
The officials directed for the speedy restoration of essential services and road connectivity.
- Who
- Jammu Divisional Commissioner and IGP, and affected residents.
- What
- Officials visited cloudburst-hit areas and assured support.
- When
- August 20, following a Sunday cloudburst.
- Where
- Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- To assess damage and coordinate relief efforts after cloudbursts and landslides.
- Fatalities
- 7
- Injured
- 6
- Affected Areas
- Jodh Ghati village, Dilwan village
- Officials Involved
- Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, IGP B. S. Tuti
- Relief Provided
- Financial assistance under State Disaster Response Fund