Srinagar, Dec 22 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced Sunday that he has canceled all his scheduled programs in Jammu to remain in Kashmir for the coming week, citing the severe cold spell and related hardships. 

In a post on X, he  stated that he will personally oversee the functioning of the power and other essential departments amid the ongoing winter challenges. 

“In light of the severe cold spell in the Kashmir valley and the resultant difficulties with water and electricity supply, I have decided to cancel my forthcoming programs in Jammu and station myself in Srinagar for the next week to personally monitor the functioning of the Power department and other important departments,” he wrote.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel 

He expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the organizers of the canceled events in Jammu but emphasized the urgency of the situation. 

“I do appreciate that canceling my programs in Jammu will cause some inconvenience to the organizers, and I regret the same. However, under the circumstances, this is the right thing to do, and I will make it up to the people and organizations whose programs have been affected,” he said. 

The chief minister, currently returning from Jaisalmer, assured that he will be back in Srinagar by Monday morning. (KNS)