SRINAGAR: Chief Minister on Tuesday reviewed the ongoing flood situation in Jammu through an online meeting with senior officials, even as he was scheduled to visit Jammu.
Chief Minister held a meeting today in the morning to review flood mitigation measures at Jammu in view of incessant rains. He directed the officers to maintain high alert and take all necessary measures. pic.twitter.com/wTLEi1knox
— Office of Chief Minister, J&K (@CM_JnK) August 26, 2025
Official sources said that the meeting focused on the rising water levels in major rivers and streams and the precautionary measures being taken to safeguard vulnerable areas of the summer capital. The Chief Minister directed the administration to remain on high alert and ensure that flood control infrastructure, evacuation plans and relief measures are kept ready.
He emphasised that timely coordination between various departments is crucial in view of the unpredictable weather and asked district authorities to keep close contact with local people.
The Chief Minister also posted on social media that the situation in many parts of Jammu province was “quite serious,” announcing that he would take the next available flight from Srinagar to Jammu to personally monitor developments. He added that instructions had been issued to place additional funds at the disposal of Deputy Commissioners to cover emergency restoration work and other exigencies.
The situation is many parts of Jammu province is quite serious. I’ll be taking the next available flight from Srinagar to Jammu to personally monitor the developing situation. In the mean time instructions have been issued to place additional funds at the disposal of the DCs to… https://t.co/vOfGXAEb8e
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 26, 2025
Authorities meanwhile said that monitoring of water bodies is being carried out on a round-the-clock basis and advisories will be updated regularly for the public.
