Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir – Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday visited the cloudburst-affected areas of Kishtwar and met families devastated by the tragedy. Expressing profound sorrow over the loss of lives and extensive damage, he assured residents that the government stands firmly with them in this hour of grief.
As a gesture of solidarity and immediate assistance, the Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia relief package from the CM’s Relief Fund:
- ₹2 lakh for each deceased victim
- ₹1 lakh for the severely injured and ₹50,000 for those with minor injuries
- ₹1 lakh for fully damaged structures
- ₹50,000 for severely damaged structures
- ₹25,000 for partially damaged structures
The Chief Minister also directed authorities to ensure the immediate restoration of damaged infrastructure in the affected region, emphasizing that rescue and rehabilitation efforts will continue without delay.
