Srinagar, Aug. 28 -- 'It has become a norm that government, administration wakes up only when calamities strike, questions measures of preparedness'

CPI(M) leader and MLA Kulgam, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami on Thursday expressed deep concern over the devastation caused by the unprecedented floods in Jammu and Kashmir, the worst after nearly 90 years, which have wreaked havoc on bridges, roads, infrastructure, agriculture, and left thousands of residents in distress.

In a statement issued, tarigami said,"The horticulture and agriculture sector has suffered massive losses both in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in Jammu, south Kashmir and Warwan areas. Farmers and orchardists have been hit hard. Even small vendors in Jammu, who depend solely...