Archive · 26 Jul 2026
J-K Minister Calls for Long-Term Disaster Mitigation in Poonch
A minister in Jammu and Kashmir has asked for a long-term plan to prevent disasters in Poonch, a district hit hard by heavy rains.
The minister, Javed Ahmed Rana, is visiting the affected areas to help with rescue and relief efforts.
He wants to identify places at risk of landslides and floods and take steps to protect them.
The government is also providing support to the families affected by the disaster, including help with rebuilding their lives.
The minister is making sure that relief efforts are quick and effective, and that people get the help they need without delay.
J-K Minister Javed Ahmed Rana calls for a long-term disaster mitigation plan in rain-ravaged Poonch.
Rana directs identification of landslide and flash flood-prone locations and formulation of permanent protective measures.
Government to closely monitor the situation until normalcy is fully restored.
Minister assures continued support to affected families, including immediate relief and rehabilitation assistance.
Rana emphasizes people-centric and responsive relief process, ensuring prompt assessment and compensation.
- Who
- Javed Ahmed Rana, Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment, Tribal Affairs
- What
- Call for long-term disaster mitigation plan in rain-ravaged Poonch
- When
- July 26
- Where
- Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To minimize the impact of future natural disasters and enhance preparedness in vulnerable regions
Immediate Relief Focus
Long-Term Mitigation Focus
Priority of Relief Efforts
Immediate Relief Focus
Focus on immediate relief and restoration of essential services to ease hardships faced by the affected population.
Long-Term Mitigation Focus
Emphasis on long-term disaster mitigation strategies to minimize future impacts and enhance preparedness.
- Minister
- Javed Ahmed Rana
- District Affected
- Poonch
- Casualties
- 18
- Minister's Role
- Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment, Tribal Affairs
- Key Directives
- Identify landslide and flash flood-prone locations, formulate permanent protective measures, restore damaged infrastructure
- Government Support
- Continued monitoring, immediate relief, rehabilitation assistance, and compensation