J-K CM Omar meets cloudburst victims in Kishtwar, announces ex-gratia relief

Srinagar, Aug 16: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the cloudburst affected areas of Kishtwar today and met affected families.

He expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and damage and said the Government stands firmly with the people in this hour of grief.

As a mark of solidarity and immediate succor, Chief Minister announced ex-gratia relief from the CM’s Relief Fund:

• ₹2 lakh for each deceased.

• ₹1 lakh for severely injured, ₹50,000 for minor injuries.

• ₹1 lakh for fully damaged structures.

• ₹50,000 for severely damaged structures.

•₹25,000 for partially damaged structures.

Instructions were also issued for immediate restoration of the affected infrastructure in the area, said the CM, in a post on X.

At least 60 people, mostly pilgrims, died and scores got injured and missing after a massive cloudburst triggered landslides in Chasoti village.