• DC reviews relief, rescue and restoration measures

RAJOURI: In response to the heavy rainfall and flash floods that affected several parts of the district, the District Administration Rajouri has launched an extensive relief, rescue and restoration operation to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected population.

Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma and SSP Gaurav Sikarwar jointly visited various flood-affected areas to assess the ground situation, review the damage and interact with affected residents.

During his visit, the DC assured the public that the district administration stands firmly with every affected family and that all possible assistance is being extended. He directed all departments concerned to ensure timely relief, rehabilitation and restoration of essential services.

To provide immediate shelter and support to displaced families, the District Administration has established a Relief and Rehabilitation Centre at Government Boys Higher Secondary School (BHSS), Rajouri. The centre has been equipped with all essential facilities, including accommodation, food, drinking water, sanitation, medical assistance and other basic amenities to ensure the comfort and safety of affected families. The Deputy Commissioner personally visited the centre, interacted with the families taking shelter there and instructed officers to address their needs promptly.

Rescue operations were carried out successfully in different parts of the district through the coordinated efforts of the Revenue Department, Police, Indian Army, SDRF and other response agencies. A major rescue operation at Dhangri was executed under the close supervision of the DC and SSP Rajouri, who personally monitored it on the ground.

In another significant operation, the District Administration rescued a person stranded in the flooded Dandani Nala in Lamberi, Nowshera, through the coordinated efforts of the Revenue Department, Police and SDRF teams.

Simultaneously, restoration work has been taken up on a war footing across the district. Road clearance operations were carried out at multiple locations and landslides on different routes across various subdivisions were cleared to restore connectivity and facilitate the movement of emergency services and the general public.

The district administration has appealed to the public to remain vigilant and strictly avoid venturing near rivers, nallahs and other flood-prone areas until conditions improve. Citizens have also been advised to follow official advisories and cooperate with the administration.

For any flood-related emergency or assistance, the public may contact the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC), which is functioning round the clock, at 01962-263100.

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