Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir – Ankur Dogra, State Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Youth Congress (JKPYC), has issued a fervent appeal to the Central Government to urgently allocate a significant disaster relief fund to support the people of Jammu and Kashmir devastated by recent cloudbursts and flash floods particularly in Jammu Division.
The catastrophic cloudbursts and flash floods that struck various parts of Jammu and Kashmir, including Jammu, Kishtwar, Kathua, Reasi, Ramban and Doda districts, have caused widespread destruction, claiming numerous lives, injuring hundreds, and leaving thousands displaced. Infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods have been severely impacted, with remote villages like Chisoti in Kishtwar bearing the brunt of the tragedy, where at least 67 lives were lost and many remain missing. Meanwhile, hundreds of people died after this incident in multiple flash flood and cloud burst in Jammu, Kathua, Reasi, kishtwar, Doda and Ramban.
Expressing deep concern over the scale of the disaster, Ankur Dogra stated:
“The people of Jammu and Kashmir are enduring unimaginable loss and hardship due to these unprecedented natural calamities. The Central Government must step in with a robust disaster relief fund to provide immediate financial assistance, medical aid, and rehabilitation support to the affected families. We cannot leave our people to fend for themselves in this hour of crisis.”
Dogra emphasized the need for comprehensive relief measures, including financial aid for the families of the deceased, compensation for property damage, and long-term rehabilitation plans to rebuild homes and infrastructure. He also called for enhanced coordination between the Centre and Union Territorry to ensure swift and effective delivery of aid to the affected regions.
Highlighting the recurring nature of such disasters in the region, Dogra urged the government to invest in proactive disaster management strategies, such as improved early warning systems, infrastructure resilience, and sustainable development practices to mitigate future risks.
The JKPYC stands in solidarity with the affected communities and pledges to work tirelessly to advocate for their rights and recovery. Dogra has appealed to all stakeholders, including political parties, NGOs, and citizens, to come together in supporting the victims and rebuilding the affected areas.
