Political leaders anguished over loss of lives in Ramban flash floods

Srinagar,  Apr 20: Political leaders  have expressed  anguish over loss of lives in Ramban flash floods.

National Conference  (NC) President Dr Farooq Abdullah is  deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to flash floods triggered by incessant rains in Ramban, a press release said.

He expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families stating, “I am deeply anguished by the tragic loss of precious lives due to the flash floods in Ramban. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected. I commend the district administration, State Disaster Response Force, and other rescue teams for their swift relief efforts. The government is mobilizing resources and seeking financial assistance from the Centre to ensure adequate relief for those impacted by this disaster.”

J&K BJP expressed profound grief over the loss of lives and damage due to the devastating cloudburst at Seri Bagna area of Ramban district resulting in the tragic loss of precious lives.

Sat Sharma CA, President, J&K BJP, said that the incident also caused extensive damage to property and led to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway due to landslides and flash floods. He said that the BJP extends heartfelt condolences to the affected families and emphasized the need for immediate relief and rehabilitation efforts.

“The news of the natural disaster caused by cloudburst and landslide in Ramban is extremely sad. My condolences are with all the affected families in this difficult time. May God give everyone the strength to overcome this crisis,” Sharma said.

Ashok Koul, General Secretary (organisation), J&K BJP, assured the affected people that the whole BJP family stands with them. He further said that the BJP activists will assist with the other relief agencies and local administration to extend all possible help to the affected families.

Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of five lives caused by cloudbursts in the Ramban and Reasi districts. In a statement Bukhari, expressing his profound grief over these tragic incidents, said, “I am deeply saddened to learn that five people — three in Ramban and two in Reasi — have lost their lives due to the cloudbursts since last evening. Also, 40 sheep and goats have died in Reasi, while the severe weather has caused extensive damage to crops and property. These tragic events are truly heartbreaking.” He further said, “I extend my deepest condolences and sympathy to those affected by these tragedies.”

AIP Chief Spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said, “The latest hailstorm has once again exposed how vulnerable our orchardists are. From Kupwara to Shopian, marginal growers have suffered massive losses. This cannot go on — the government must implement a robust crop insurance scheme now to protect growers from future disasters.”

Inam added, “Every hailstorm crushes the year-long toil of farmers and sends shockwaves through the entire horticulture economy. Crop insurance is not a luxury — it is an absolute necessity if the government is serious about safeguarding livelihoods.”