Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Omar Abdullah vows to prevent more deaths in flood-hit Poonch and Rajouri
The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has promised to ensure no more people die in the flood-affected areas of Poonch and Rajouri.
He expressed sadness over the seven lives lost in a landslide and announced that the government will provide Rs 6 lakh to the families of the deceased.
The Chief Minister has also sent ministers to these areas to check the damage and help the people.
The government is working to move people from dangerous areas to safer places.
Omar Abdullah vows to prevent more deaths in flood-hit Poonch and Rajouri.
Seven lives lost in a landslide in Domail Dhok, Nandichool area of Loran, Poonch.
Government announces Rs 6 lakh ex gratia relief for each deceased.
Ministers Javed Ahmed Rana and Satish Sharma deployed to assess damage and relief work.
Efforts underway to shift people from vulnerable areas to safer places.
- Who
- Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Announcement of relief measures and deployment of ministers to assess flood damage
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Poonch and Rajouri districts, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To prevent further loss of life and provide immediate relief to affected areas
Government Response
Public Expectations
Relief Measures
Government Response
The government has announced ex gratia relief and deployed ministers to assess the situation.
Public Expectations
The public expects immediate and effective relief measures to prevent further loss of life.
- Date
- July 21
- Location
- Poonch and Rajouri districts, Jammu and Kashmir
- Casualties
- 7 lives lost in a landslide
- Relief Fund
- Rs 6 lakh per deceased (Rs 4 lakh from SDRF, Rs 2 lakh from CMRF)
- Ministers Deployed
- Javed Ahmed Rana and Satish Sharma