Jammu floods : Govt committed to restoring normalcy in flood-hit areas: Dy CM

Rajouri, Aug 30: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting here to review the post-flood scenario in the Sunderbani and Nowshera areas of Rajouri and assess damages caused by the recent heavy rainfall.During the meeting, the Deputy CM directed the authorities to ensure the immediate opening of all blocked roads to mitigate public inconvenience.Choudhary also visited Sunderbani market, where several shops were inundated due to waterlogging. He issued on-spot instructions to Border Roads Organisation (BRO) officials to strengthen and maintain the drainage system to prevent such incidents in the future.In a separate visit, the Deputy CM inspected the ongoing works at  Sungal Tunnel at Kalidhar, a vital road link between Rajouri and Jammu. He emphasised strict adherence to quality standards and timely completion of the project, terming it crucial for improving regional connectivity and boosting economic activities.The government is committed to swiftly restoring normalcy in flood-affected areas and accelerating the pace of infrastructure development projects in the district, Choudhary said.