Srinagar, Aug. 16 -- During a visit to the disaster-struck village, he announced the financial aid from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund as a "measure of solidarity and immediate relief" to the affected people, and also assured them long-term support.

Omar took firsthand stock of the devastation caused by the cloudburst on Thursday afternoon that left 60 people dead, over 100 injured and 82 others missing.

The families of those who lost lives in the calamity would receive Rs 2 lakh each, while those who sustained severe injuries would be given Rs 1 lakh and those with minor injuries Rs 50,000, Omar said.

For structural damages, the chief minister announced Rs 1 lakh for fully damaged houses, Rs 50,000 for severely damaged ones, and Rs ...