Rajaouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 19 (ANI): One individual has died, and one is reportedly lacking attributable to heavy rainfall throughout Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, which triggered a flood-like state of affairs with water inundating a number of low-lying areas, inflicting disruption to regular life and elevating issues amongst residents, officers mentioned.
Rajouri Deputy Commissioner (DC) Abhishek Sharma mentioned, ‘So far, one dying has been confirmed, and one individual, a PHC worker from Thanamandi, is reported lacking.’
Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch has additionally been witnessing relentless rainfall since Saturday. The heavy rainfall led to a home collapse, injuring your entire household. While the husband and spouse sustained extreme accidents, youngsters had been additionally harm, officers mentioned. The injured had been taken to the district hospital.
Superintendent of District Hospital (Poonch), Mohd Shafiq, mentioned, ‘It has been raining constantly since yesterday. Heavy rainfall in a single day prompted a home to break down, injuring your entire household residing there; the husband and spouse sustained extreme accidents, and their youngsters had been additionally harm. This morning, our police group transported them by way of ambulance to the district hospital.’
He additional flagged the hazard of landslides, flooding, and accidents attributable to blocked roads. He mentioned that the federal government has issued a climate advisory until July 25, instructing folks to keep away from pointless journey.
‘Due to steady rains, there’s a danger of flooding and landslides; venturing out–whether on foot or by vehicle–could result in accidents or getting stranded on blocked roads, doubtlessly leading to lack of life. We have acquired a climate advisory from the federal government legitimate till July 25, which incorporates clear directions to remain at house. People should keep away from pointless journey or motion, because the rains are inflicting frequent landslides, street closures, and flash floods,’ he mentioned.
Meanwhile, the Sub-Divisional Administration Katra constituted a Control Room for Monsoon Disaster Management to make sure immediate response and efficient coordination.
As per an order issued by Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Katra, Piyush Dhotra (JKAS), the Control Room will perform beneath the general supervision of Tehsildar Katra, Jatinder Singh, in shut coordination with police, PWD, well being, energy, Jal Shakti, municipal authorities and different involved departments.
The Control Room will preserve a round the clock watch over the monsoon state of affairs, obtain and file stories concerning heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, injury to property and disruption of roads, electrical energy and ingesting water provide. It can even guarantee well timed communication of state of affairs stories to greater authorities for obligatory motion.
The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has additionally been briefly suspended attributable to prevailing opposed climate circumstances in Katra and the Trikuta Hills.
The pilgrimage was briefly halted as a precautionary measure to make sure the security of devotees amid inclement climate.
Pilgrims have been suggested to stay up to date by way of official channels concerning the resumption of the Yatra. The pilgrimage is predicted to renew as soon as climate circumstances enhance and the route is taken into account secure for motion. (ANI)