Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of lives due to cloudburst and landslide in J&K's Ramban and Reasi districts respectively.

In a tweet on 'X', Lt Governor said, "Anguished by the cloudburst & rain-triggered landslides in Reasi & Ramban. Condolences to the bereaved families. Spoke to Senior Officials and took stock of the situation. Rescue and relief operations are underway. All possible assistance is being provided to the affected".

Meanwhile, Chief Minister in a tweet on 'X' has expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives due to landslide in Rajgarh, Ramban.

He has directed the administration to carry out immediate rescue & relief operations.

Chief Minister also expressed deep sorrow over the tragic landslide in Reasi’s Bhadder village that claimed the lives of seven family members.

Taking note of the continuous heavy rains, he appealed to people to remain alert, avoid vulnerable areas, and strictly adhere to safety advisories.

He has directed the district administration and disaster management authorities to remain on the ground, ensure round-the-clock monitoring, carry out timely evacuation of residents from risk-prone zones, and provide immediate relief and all possible assistance to the affected families.

He has further instructed the concerned departments to remain vigilant, coordinate closely, and take every precautionary measure to safeguard lives during the ongoing inclement weather.