JAMMU, Aug. 28 -- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said that the continuous rainfall had created a flood-like situation of devastating proportions, despite prior forecasts. Stressing that his government's immediate priorities were rescue, relief, and restoration, the Chief Minister emphasised that strict deadlines must be set to ensure accountability and transparency in the government's response.
Chairing a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat in Jammu, the Chief Minister reviewed the damages caused by incessant rains across Jammu and Kashmir and assessed preventive and welfare measures in view of the prevailing weather situation.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary; Minister for Health & Medica...
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