Omar meets families affected by recent flash floods in Poonch
Jammu, Aug. 6 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday met the families affected by recent cloudbursts and flash floods in Poonch's Surankote area and said the government's focus has shifted from rescue and recovery to rehabilitation and reconstruction in Poonch and Rajouri districts.
"Now the time has come for rehabilitation and reconstruction. We have to rehabilitate those whose houses have been completely destroyed and also assist those whose houses have suffered extensive damage," he said.
He indicated that a decision on a special relief package would be taken after a comprehensive assessment of the damage."I cannot announce any package exclusively for Poonch while standing here today. I will visit Rajouri on T...
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