Highway Repairs to Take 20–25 Days: CM Omar

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday inspected the damaged stretches of National Highway-44 at Marog and Bali Nallah in Ramban district, which has been hit by flash floods and cloudbursts in recent days.

CM Omar said, “Inspection is being done. Highways have been damaged. I have talked to NHAI and the district administrations. They say it will take 20–25 days for restoration; however, alternate routes are available.”

On the recent cloudburst in Rajgarh, Omar Abdullah said, “MLA spoke with me yesterday on phone. I immediately spoke with my officers and we announced a relief for them. DC and SP reached the spot. Arrangements were made by the Red Cross too. We will do whatever more is needed.” (KNC)