Govt To Provide 5-Marla Land To Flood-Hit Families: CM

Jammu- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said five marlas of land will be provided to each flood-affected family rendered homeless to allow them to reconstruct their dwelling units.

Omar made the announcement while interacting with residents of Duggain village in Billawar tehsil of Kathua district, whose houses and livelihoods were severely impacted by the recent flooding.

Earlier, he conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in the district, accompanied by Bani MLA Rameshwar Singh.

Assuring people of all possible assistance, Omar directed the administration to ensure timely relief and rehabilitation measures.

“The year 2025 has brought immense devastation to Jammu and Kashmir - from the dry spell in March-April to incessant rains, flash floods, and landslides in August-September. From Kathua to Kupwara, the damage has been unprecedented,” he said.

Omar highlighted the scale of destruction, noting that torrential rains have damaged over 350 bridges, around 2,000 km of road network, thousands of hectares of agricultural land, besides washing away standing crops and inflicting damages on both government and private buildings.

“Given the enormity of restoration challenges, Jammu and Kashmir is looking forward to a comprehensive relief and rehabilitation package from the Central Government,” he added.

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