Mendhar, July 24 -- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology, Environment and Tribal Affairs Javed Ahmed Rana on Thursday visited flood-affected areas of Mendhar in Poonch district to assess damage caused by recent heavy rains and flash floods and review relief, restoration and rehabilitation measures.

Accompanied by SDM Mendhar Imran Kataria and senior officers, the minister inspected the affected areas of Chajjla, Mankote, Dabraj, Balnoi, Bhatidhar and Salwah. He also interacted with affected families and local residents to assess their losses and hear their concerns.

Rana said the government would provide all possible assistance to affected families and prioritise the restoration of damaged infrastructure and rehabilitation measures....