SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced ex-gratia assistance for the families affected by the recent cloudburst in Kathua, in addition to the support provided through the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).
In a post on X, Office of JK CM wrote, The Chief Minister, expressing deep concern for the lives and property affected by today’s cloudburst in Kathua, has announced ex-gratia assistance from the CM’s Relief Fund, in addition to SDRF support.
The Chief Minister, expressing deep concern for the lives and property affected by today’s cloudburst in Kathua, has announced ex-gratia assistance from the CM’s Relief Fund, in addition to SDRF support:
₹2 lakh for each deceased; ₹1 lakh for those severely injured; ₹50,000…
— Office of Chief Minister, J&K (@CM_JnK) August 17, 2025
Rs 2 lakh for each deceased; Rs 1 lakh for those severely injured; Rs 50,000 for minor injuries. Rs1 lakh for fully damaged houses; Rs 50,000 for severely damaged houses; Rs 25,000 for partially damaged houses, it reads.
This assistance is aimed at providing immediate relief and supporting the affected families in rebuilding their lives, reads the post.















