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RAMBAN, Apr 21: The flash-floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain and cloudbursts severely affected nearly a dozen villages in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s hilly Ramban district, a senior government officer said on Monday and added the authorities had mobilised resources to restore essential services and provide relief to the affected people.Divisional Commissioner (Jammu) Ramesh Kumar also said various teams are on the ground to assess the damage.
\nEfforts are underway to provide an alternative road connectivity through the Mughal Road and the Sinthan Top road to the Kashmir valley as restoration of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway could take time due to the massive damage, he said.
\nHeavy rain, coupled with cloudbursts and thunderstorms, on Sunday claimed three lives and left a trail of destruction in the district.
\nCutting across party lines, political leaders urged the Centre to declare the tragedy a \u201cnational disaster\u201d and provide adequate financial assistance to the families affected to restart their lives.
\n\u201cAbout 10 to 12 villages, including Seri, Bagna, Panote and Khari, have suffered varying degrees of damage and our teams are on the ground to make a complete assessment so that the affected population are provided relief,\u201d the divisional commissioner told reporters.
\nKumar visited the affected villages and was briefed about the situation by Deputy Commissioner Baseer-ul-Haq Chaudhary.
\n\u201cRestoration of essential services, including water and electricity, is underway and joint teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), army, police and other agencies are on the ground to improve the situation,\u201d he said.
\nThe divisional commissioner said the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway had suffered extensive damage, with certain stretches sunk and washed away while some others were buried under sludge and boulders.
\n\u201cThe highway will take time to get restored, even as our efforts are underway. We will have to check the cracks for stability. The retaining walls have also been damaged,\u201d Kumar said, advising the stranded commuters to utilise the alternative Mughal Road and the Sinthan Top road for the time being.
\nHe said efforts were being made to make the Mughal Road, connecting the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu to south Kashmir\u2019s Shopian, two-way as soon as possible to allow heavy vehicles carrying essential commodities to the valley.
\nThe Sinthan Top road connects Kishtwar in Jammu with Anantnag in Kashmir but a fresh spell of snowfall forced its closure three days ago. Work is underway to restore the link.
\nSenior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma visited the affected villages and said, \u201cWe have come to assess the situation and submit a report to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.\u201d \u201cWe want the government to declare it as a national disaster and announce a rehabilitation package for the affected population,\u201d Sharma told reporters.
\nCondoling the deaths of the three persons, he said the BJP was standing with all those who lost their dwellings and would ensure that they were properly rehabilitated by the government.
\nNational Conference MLA Arjun Singh Raju demanded that the tragedy be declared a \u201cnational disaster\u201d and said villages in the hilly areas had suffered major damage.
\n\u201cThe full assessment can be made only when the roads leading to the villages in the hills are opened. The administration is making efforts on a war footing and we are hopeful of restoring essential supplies by later this evening,\u201d he said.
\nPolice, army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, along with civil volunteers, have been at the forefront to provide relief, especially to hundreds of the stranded commuters and tourists.
\nAfter assessing the ground situation, a defence spokesperson said the army initiated immediate action in coordination with civil administration officials.
\n\u201cWhile no emergency requisition has been made, civil authorities have assured they will seek army assistance should the need arise,\u201d the spokesperson said.
\nHe said Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) from Banihal, Karachial, Digdaul, Maitra and Chanderkote were rapidly mobilised to provide relief to the stranded travellers.
\nArmy personnel extended support by distributing tea and hot meals, offering temporary shelters, and providing basic medical aid to those in need, he added.
\nEight army columns are currently on standby at key locations to assist further, if required, the spokesperson said and added the army remained steadfast in its commitment to stand by the citizens in times of crisis, ensuring safety, support and timely assistance.
\nUnion minister Jitendra Singh also praised the army for its efforts to reach out to the affected population.
\n\u201cWhile the district administration team led by an energetic deputy commissioner has been commendably on the job, it is time also to acknowledge and thank the Indian Army for its timely assistance, which played a crucial role in providing relief to the local population,\u201d he said in a post on social media.
\n\u201cI feel gratified to inform (you) that the army has set up medical aid camps, distributed essential medicines and ensured access to food and clean drinking water. They have also made special arrangements for tea and basic meals for the affected population. Needless to say, the Indian Army (is) at the service of the nation, not only during the war-time but equally as much during peacetime crisis,\u201d the Udhampur MP further said.<\/p>\n

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