: In order to take the on ground assessment of the damage due to heavy rainfall and flash flood recently, the Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today conducted an extensive tour of Jammu city.

The Deputy Chief Minister visited low-lying and worst-hit localities of Sidra, Majeen, Lower Rangoora and Dawara Chowk. He also interacted with the flood victims, and assessed the extent of damage caused to residential houses, agricultural fields, public utilities and road networks in these areas.

He directed the administration to provide immediate relief in the form of ration, clean drinking water, medicines, and temporary shelter facilities to all affected families.

Taking a serious view of the damage caused to public infrastructure, the Dy CM asked officials of the concerned departments to prepare a comprehensive assessment report of losses for immediate submission to the Government, so that adequate compensation and rehabilitation packages can be extended to the affected families at the earliest.

While interacting with the flood affected families, Surinder Choudhary assured them that the Government is committed to their welfare. He expressed solidarity with the victims and reiterated that providing timely relief and rehabilitation remains the topmost priority of the Omar Abdullah led Government.

The Dy CM reiterated the government's commitment to stand with the affected people, ensuring that departments should work together for speedy relief, proper rehabilitation, and long-term safety of residents.

Later, the Deputy Chief Minister also made a surprise visit to DIC Jammu and reviewed the functioning. He checked the attendance register and stressed on maintaining punctuality in the office.

Surinder Choudhary emphasized the need for prompt service delivery, better management of public inflow and improved infrastructure. He also stressed that benefits of all government schemes should reach the last person in line in real-time and asked the officers to ensure that the public receives hassle-free services.