LG appreciates the timely response of LAHDC Kargil, District Administration Kargil towards relief, rehabilitation measures in flash flood aftermath. CEC requests for sanctioning of special relief package

KARGIL, AUGUST 01, 2021: Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan called on Lieutenant Governor Ladakh R K Mathur at the Raj Bhawan Leh today.

During the meeting, the CEC took up various issues with the LG in the aftermath of the recent flash floods at various locations in the Kargil District. 

CEC Khan thanked the LG for the immediate release of Rs 1.5 crores to each of the districts to handle the post-flood situation. He said that the funds need to be enhanced given the severity of the damages and further informed the LG about the magnitude of the damages to residential houses, livestock, trees, standing crops, etc. 

The CEC said that around 10 houses including 7 houses in Khawos village have been completely damaged while many more have suffered severe damages. He said that around 100 people have been housed on a temporary basis at a government facility at Taisuru. 

CEC Feroz Khan urged LG Ladakh to release a special relief package to help the affected people restart their lives. He further requested the LG to ensure the strengthening up of the UTDRF with sufficient manpower so that the administration is better prepared in times of calamity.

The CEC also brought to the notice of the LG the need for long-term planning to deal with such situations in the upcoming times. He said that the training of flood-prone nallahs is of utmost importance to keep the pathway of floodwater away from human settlements and agricultural fields.

The LG patiently listened to the points raised by the CEC and assured all possible help at the earliest. He appreciated the prompt response of the LAHDC and District Administration Kargil and timely visit of the affected areas by the CEC, ECs, DC Kargil and SSP Kargil to ensure that relief measures reach the affected people well in time.

The LG further said that keeping in view the need for urgent rehabilitation of the affected people, the UT Administration has released Rs 1.5 crores instantly. He said that the UT Administration stands firmly with the LAHDCs to help the affected people restart their lives.