SRINAGAR — In a heartfelt and urgent effort to safeguard lives, more than 5,000 people have been evacuated from flood-affected, low-lying areas in Jammu and Kashmir. The move comes in response to relentless rains over the past two days, which have caused rivers and streams to swell, submerging homes, fields, and roads.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha confirmed the mass evacuation on Wednesday, assuring that those impacted are being relocated to safer zones with coordinated support from the Indian Army, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). “We’re standing by our people. Relief materials are being distributed, and every possible form of assistance is being provided,” he shared, visibly moved by the scale of the crisis.
Behind the scenes, rescue teams are braving rising waters and harsh conditions, working round-the-clock to reach families trapped by the floods. Teams are not just offering transport — they’re carrying food, clean water, medicine, and a sense of hope to those in desperate need.
LG Sinha is also personally involved in managing the crisis, having met with Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and other senior officials. His orders are clear — restore electricity, water supply, and communication services in the areas where floodwaters have begun to recede. The goal is to help affected communities get back on their feet as quickly as possible.
Across the Union Territory, the spirit of resilience is alive. Volunteers, rescue teams, and local officials are working shoulder-to-shoulder. The weather may be unforgiving, but humanity is stronger.
