Rajnath Singh meets cloudburst survivors at GMC Jammu, reviews rescue efforts
Jammu, Aug 24: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited Jammu to review the situation following the recent cloudburst in the Chashoti village of Kishtwar district that left 64 people dead.
An official said that due to adverse weather conditions, he could not travel to the cloudburst-affected site in Chashoti.
“Instead, he visited Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, where he met with cloudburst survivors who admitted there. He inquired about their condition and the treatment being provided to them,” he said.
The cloudburst, which occurred on August 14, triggered flash floods in Chashoti village, leaving at least 65 dead while over 34 remain missing.
Speaking with reporters, Rajnath Singh said he came to meet the injured of Chashoti incident. “PM Modi is very concerned and monitoring the situation. Due to bad weather I could not reach the spot. All patients here are out of danger and recovering well. I appreciate the doctors for their dedication,” he said.
The defense minister was also accompanied by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha. (KNO)
Later, Singh held a meeting with officials at Raj Bhavan in Jammu on Sunday to review the relief and rescue efforts following the Kishtwar cloudburst that claimed 65 lives.
Following his hospital visit, Rajnath Singh, held a meeting with senior officials at Raj Bhavan in Jammu to review the overall flood situation in the region.
The meeting was attended by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, Union Minister Jitendra Singh, senior representatives from the Army, and the civil administration.
During the meeting, the Defence Minister evaluated ongoing relief operations and discussed strategies to improve rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
He assured full support to the Jammu and Kashmir government in providing assistance to the people affected by the recent cloudburst in the region.
Due to adverse weather conditions, Singh was unable to visit the cloudburst-affected site directly. Instead, he proceeded to Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, where he met with several survivors who were admitted for treatment.
During his visit, he inquired about their medical condition and the care they were receiving from hospital staff.
The cloudburst on August 14 triggered flash floods in Chashoti village, leading to significant casualties and widespread damage. So far, at least 65 people have died, and more than 34 remain missing in the aftermath of the disaster. (KNO)
