SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the situation following the cloudburst in the Thathri area of Doda district and directed the district administration to provide immediate relief to affected families and expedite restoration work, including the clearance of National Highway-244.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he had spoken to the Deputy Commissioner of Doda to assess the ground situation after the cloudburst.
“Spoke with the DC, Doda to assess the situation following the cloudburst in the Thathri region. While several houses and shops have suffered damage, fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported,” Sinha said.
He said the district administration had been instructed to ensure prompt relief and assistance to the affected families and restore normalcy at the earliest.
“I have directed the DC to ensure immediate relief and assistance to the affected families and expedite restoration work, including the clearance of NH-244,” the Lieutenant Governor added.
The cloudburst triggered flash floods and a landslide in the Thathri area, damaging property and disrupting traffic on NH-244, prompting restoration efforts by the authorities.
