ANANTNAG, Sep 6: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday visited different areas of South Kashmir’s Anantnag town and other flood-affected areas of the district to take stock of the situation caused by the recent heavy rains.
He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Advisor to CM Nasir Aslam Wani, Cabinet Ministers Javed Rana and Sakina Itoo, and several legislators including Altaf Kaloo, Majeed Larmi, Dr. Bashir Veeri, ,Reyaz khan and Zafar Khattana. CM was also joined by officials from district administration including Deputy Commissioner Annatnag Syed Farkahudin.
During the visit, the Chief Minister interacted with the affected families and assessed the extent of damage to homes, roads, and public infrastructure. He assured that all necessary steps would be taken to provide relief and assistance to those impacted by the floods.
Chief Minister Visited Mehdi Kadal, Deva Colony, Ashagipora Bridge and other areas of the district to assess the damage.
Chief Minister directed the district administration to speed up restoration works on a priority basis and ensure that essential supplies reach the affected areas without delay.
Sources said that CM Omar Abdullah will now chair meeting with administrative officials of the district at Dak Banglow Anantnag to review the situation and may give directions for officials. (KNC)
