Kathua, Sept. 12 -- Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday visited flood-affected areas in Kathua district and said modern nanotechnology-based water filter plants had been deployed to ensure safe drinking water and prevent disease outbreaks.

Speaking to reporters, Singh said large areas had been inundated and agricultural land submerged.

"Here, water has filled in the area, and the farming fields are submerged. DC and SGM have worked to level the water, but we need to assess the damage. Fortunately, no one was physically harmed. Now, we must prevent any disease or epidemic spread afterwards," he said.

The Minister said that innovative water filter plants based on nanotechnology had been installed in the district for the first time. ...