Kishtwar, Aug. 16 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday visited the cloudburst-hit areas of Kishtwar and assured people that relief, rescue, and rehabilitation remain the government's immediate priority. Speaking to media persons, Abdullah said immediate relief has already been provided to many affected families and more funds are being released to assist those whose homes were damaged.

According to news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS), Abdullah said, "Immediate relief has been distributed to as many of the homes that have been partially or totally damaged. Around ?36 lakhs available with the DC have already been disbursed. I have directed the Additional Chief Secretary to release more funds from the Chief Minis...