Srinagar, Sep 7: A team from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is arriving in Kashmir today to assess the damage caused by the recent spell of heavy rainfall that triggered floods in parts of the Valley, officials said.
The team will conduct on-the-spot assessments of affected areas, review the relief and rehabilitation measures carried out in impacted areas, and hold interactions with local authorities.
Earlier this week, several parts of south and central Kashmir were inundated after the swollen Jhelum River breached its banks, damaging homes, infrastructure, and standing crops. While no loss of life was reported in the Valley, the deluge inflicted heavy losses on agriculture and horticulture, particularly paddy fields and apple orchards.
The MHA team has already visited flood-hit areas of Jammu, which has been the worst affected.
Jammu and Kashmir has been reeling under adverse weather conditions for the past month, with Jammu bearing the maximum brunt.
Around 150 people have lost their lives in flash floods and landslides, and several major roads, including the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, have been blocked, crippling connectivity and relief operations.
Officials said, “The fresh visit by the central team is seen as part of efforts to gauge the scale of damage and consider additional assistance for recovery in the union territory.”
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and several political leaders have sought a relief package from the Centre for flood-affected areas of J&K.–(UNI)
