J&K’s water crisis demands immediate attention: Omar

“Will assess Jal Shakti department’s action plan to tackle the situation”
Srinagar, Feb 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised alarm over a looming water crisis in Jammu and Kashmir, stressing that the region is heading toward a severe shortage this year. He noted that this problem has been building over several years and is not a recent development.
In a post on “X,” Omar Abdullah stated, “J&K is staring at a water crisis this year. It’s not a new issue; it’s been growing for a few years now.”
The Chief Minister further emphasized the importance of collective action, saying that addressing the crisis will require more than just government efforts. “While the government must adopt a proactive approach to water management and conservation, it can’t be a government-only initiative. All of us—residents of J&K—must reconsider how we use and waste water,” he said.
Omar also pledged to closely assess the measures proposed by the Jal Shakti (PHE) Department and engage with the people of J&K over the coming months to find practical, sustainable solutions together.