The situation in Jammu and Kashmir has been devastating over the past few days, with flash floods across the state exacerbating concerns and causing widespread damage.
In a humanitarian effort following the flash floods and landslides, the Indian Army’s 26 Rashtriya Rifles unit organized a five-day free medical camp under Operation Sadbhavana in the Bhalesa area of Doda district, according to news agency ANI. This medical outreach was launched to assist flood-affected residents and has already attended to over 100 patients. The camp includes doctors and medical staff on-site, providing continuous healthcare services along with free medicines.
Dr. Salma from the Sub-District Hospital in Gandoh spoke to the media, emphasizing the importance of such initiatives. She said, “Such camps should be organised more frequently so that the people can benefit. People are receiving free medicines, and doctors and medical teams are available. More than 100 patients have visited till now. People need to help each other.”
Adding to the praise, Mohd Iqbal, the former sarpanch of Dharveri, lauded the Army’s efforts, highlighting that the camp served multiple purposes beyond healthcare. He stated, “This camp is very good. This army camp is not only used for medical purposes but also for rescue work in areas such as broken roads and flood zones. They have provided medicines to almost 100 patients today.”
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir continues to grapple with the aftermath of persistent heavy rainfall. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Kalaban village in the Mendhar subdivision, one of the areas severely affected by land subsidence. Earlier on Wednesday, he acknowledged the widespread damage caused by this year’s monsoon and assured that the government would seek substantial support from the Centre.
Speaking at Kalaban, Abdullah said, “This year’s rains have caused significant damage in Jammu and Kashmir. We will use whatever financial resources we have to provide relief to the people. We are also in close contact with the central government. We will place our demands before them for a significant package for Jammu and Kashmir.”
On Monday, nearly 400 residents of Kalaban village in Poonch district were shifted to temporary shelters after several homes developed cracks due to land subsidence triggered by continuous rainfall over several days. Authorities, with support from a local NGO, are providing relief materials and essentials to the displaced families.
The administration has declared Kalaban unsafe and directed residents to evacuate until further notice, prioritizing their safety amid the ongoing crisis.
(With inputs from ANI)
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