Swift rescue by Jammu District administration, JK police, Army, NDRF, SDRF saves people from flood-hit areas
Jammu, August 27: In a swift multi-agency operation led by the Jammu District Administration, more than 3500 residents have been evacuated to safety following incessant rains that triggered flash floods and waterlogging across the district. Teams from District Administration, JK police, NDRF, SDRF, Indian Army and local volunteers are working on evacuation and relief in the worst-hit areas while authorities are also focussed on restoring critical infrastructure and essential services.
Immediate priority has been to move residents from vulnerable pockets to safer locations while ensuring food, clean water and medical care at temporary shelters.
In RS Pura, 85 people were shifted from Balool to secure sites. In Pargwal, 347 residents from Hamirpur Kona and Village Gujral were relocated in Akhnoor and Jammu.
In Jammu North, 160 people were evacuated from Nai Basti and Lower Muthi and are now sheltered at Kailash Resorts, Muthi, where langar facilities have been arranged.
In Nagrota, 100 people were moved to Kondoli Mandir, while restoration teams are clearing debris from highways to reopen routes for emergency services.
In Suchetgarh, two families comprising 15 members were rescued after their houses collapsed in Badyal Quazian and Tibba Bains.
In Indra Nagar and Ballol areas of Jammu, 150 residents were shifted to safety, some relocated to Brij Nagar. In Sittriyala, 45 people were evacuated and a relief camp was established at CHC Jourian. In Satwari, 300 residents were shifted to HSS Satwari where authorities have provided full meals and water supplies through community kitchens.
Across Khour and Pargwal, more than 500 people were rescued from Indri, Maan Chak, Bakore, Hamirpur Kona and Gajral, with temporary shelters arranged for the displaced. In Khour, 48 individuals are housed at Government High School Garkhal and another 50 at the Community Hall Garkhal.
The district administration has established relief camps at multiple locations, with Youth Hostel Jammu serving as a major temporary shelter. Community kitchens at Muthi and Satwari are providing food, while medical teams are stationed at all major relief sites. Restoration of power, water supply and road connectivity is being taken up on priority, with Tehsildar Nagrota overseeing debris clearance on highways.
Deputy Commissioner Dr Rakesh Minhas reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to safeguarding lives and ensuring immediate relief for all affected families and said the situation is being continuously monitored, with further updates to be issued as the response progresses.
The DC has also credited the coordinated efforts of the District Administration, Police, NDRF, SDRF, Army and civil society volunteers for their contribution and ensuring no loss of life. Public cooperation has also been recognised as critical to the success of the operations.
