Ramban, April 28 (KNS): To express grief and sympathy with the families of three deceased individuals including an elderly person and two children and to assess losses and ongoing restoration efforts, Deputy Commissioner Ramban, Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary, today visited the Bagna area and adjoining villages affected by recent flash floods and cloudburst in the district.
Accompanied by ACR Ramban Showkat Hayat Mattoo, CMO, CHO, CAO, CAHO, DSHO, ACD, XEN PMGSY, XEN JPDCL, XEN Jal Shakti Tehsildar, BDO, and other senior officers, the DC visited several affected areas, including Teli Majar, Silla, Bagna, Bhathi, Meyan , Thaliwas, Patbass, and nearby localities. He interacted extensively with residents to take ground feedback on the damages and their immediate needs.
During his visit nearly 15 km on foot, the DC expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased children Saqib Ahmed and Aqib Ahmed Sons of Mohd Haneef and an elderly individual Mani Ram, assuring them of full support from the District Administration. He emphasized that the administration stands firmly with the affected families during this difficult time.
The DC observed significant damages to fruit-bearing plants, crops, livestock, roads, and especially roads. He directed officers of the concerned departments to prioritize the restoration of road connectivity to resume vehicular movement at the earliest.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe also instructed officials to make temporary arrangements safer way to school for children to safely cross affected nallahs to prevent disruption of their education.
To strengthen on-ground monitoring and public service delivery, the DC said a Naib Tehsildar has stationed in the area and a District-Level Officer in each Panchayat of the affected areas. These officers will stay on-site to continuously assess damages, engage with local residents, and coordinate immediate relief measures.
Furthermore, the DC instructed all concerned departments to submit assessment reports for compensation related to agricultural, horticultural, livestock, and infrastructure losses. He also directed the Chief Medical Officer to conduct comprehensive health check-ups of all affected families to prevent health risks.
Highlighting a humane and proactive approach, DC Baseer-Ul-Haq Chaudhary reiterated the administration’s commitment to providing timely relief and rehabilitation to the victims. He assured that necessary approvals for infrastructure restoration, including road and power repairs, will be expedited. The DC also said that he will visit remaining affected soon to personally review the situation there and address public grievances.(KNS)