BJP MLAs call on Div Com, DC Jammu, JMC Commissioner; seek immediate relief, long-term flood management
STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: In response to the recent flash floods that caused widespread disruption across Jammu district, a delegation of BJP MLAs met with Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Rakesh Minhas (IAS), and JMC Commissioner Devansh Yadav to review the situation and press for both urgent relief and long-term flood management strategies.
The delegation included senior party legislators Sham Lal Sharma (Jammu North), Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat (Suchetgarh), Vikram Randhawa (Bahu), Yudhvir Sethi (Jammu East), Mohan Lal Bhagat (Akhnoor), and Surinder Kumar (Marh).
They collectively conveyed the growing distress among citizens in their constituencies and stressed the need for swift administrative response.
The MLAs expressed serious concern over the damage caused by torrential rains and flash floods on 24th August, which resulted in waterlogging, inundation of homes, and significant infrastructure damage. Residents lost household items, and movement was disrupted due to washed-away lanes, broken drains, and damaged flood protection walls.
They urged the administration to conduct immediate and comprehensive damage assessments covering households, small traders, and farmers, with an aim to deliver timely compensation. Restoration of civic amenities, including drinking water, electricity, and road connectivity, was highlighted as a top priority.
The delegation also pressed for long-term solutions, proposing structural upgrades such as modern drainage systems, flood channels, and regular de-silting of Nallahs. They called for identification of flood-prone zones and implementation of preventive infrastructure to reduce vulnerability in the future. The need for medical teams in flood-affected areas was also raised to prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases.
The administrative heads assured the delegation that surveys and assessments were already underway. Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar informed that a high-level meeting of sectoral officers would be convened, and nodal officers deputed for field assessment and restoration work.
He further assured that road, water, and electricity services would be restored within 48 hours, and detailed reports would be submitted to the Government for further action.
The BJP MLAs appreciated the proactive approach and reaffirmed their support in monitoring the relief efforts and ensuring long-term resilience for the people of Jammu.
