CM Omar visits Beerwah flood-hit areas, announces relief

Srinagar, Jul 22 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday visited the flood-affected areas of Beerwah in Budgam district to take stock of the damage caused by recent heavy rains and announced relief measures for affected shopkeepers.

During his visit, CM Omar interacted with traders and tenants whose establishments were damaged in the flash floods. He directed them to submit all documents related to construction permissions to the Deputy Commissioner’s office for verification.

“After the verification process is completed, all shop owners whose structures were built with valid permissions will be provided compensation and government assistance as per the rules,” the Chief Minister said.

He said the affected traders had sought temporary relocation to the newly constructed municipal complex. The Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department would inspect the building, and if declared safe, the government would make necessary arrangements for their temporary rehabilitation, he added.

CM Omar also said the shopkeepers had requested permission to reconstruct their shops at the same site, and the government would examine and process the request.

Notably, the flash floods, triggered by incessant rains over the past few days, caused extensive damage to property and infrastructure in several parts of the valley. Authorities have been on alert, and relief operations are underway in the affected areas. (KNS)