Poonch, July 21 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that restoration efforts were underway on a war footing after heavy rains, flash floods and landslides caused damage to houses and key public infrastructure in Rajouri and Poonch districts.

In a post on X, Sinha said senior officials and the Deputy Commissioners of Rajouri and Poonch had been directed to assess the damage, while all departments were working in coordination for rescue, relief and restoration operations.

"I spoke with senior officials and the DCs of Rajouri and Poonch to assess the damage to houses and key public infrastructure caused by heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides. The Divisional Commissioner and IG Jammu are currently on t...