Jammu, Aug. 28 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said the continuous rainfall has created a flood-like situation of devastating proportions, despite prior forecasts.

Stressing that his government's immediate priorities were rescue, relief and restoration, the Chief Minister emphasised that strict deadlines must be set to ensure accountability and transparency in the government's response.

Chairing a high-level meeting here at the Civil Secretariat, the Chief Minister reviewed the damages caused by incessant rains across Jammu and Kashmir and assessed preventive and welfare measures in view of the prevailing weather situation.

Appreciating the role of the Jammu district administration, Omar Abdullah said the rescue o...