Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 28: National Conference (NC) general secretary, Ali Muhammad Sagar on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the widespread damage caused by recent heavy rains and hailstorms.
In a statement, Sagar called upon the administration to take urgent steps to assess the damage and provide immediate compensation to the affected farmers and households.
“Heavy rainfall with gusty winds and hailstorm wreaked havoc on standing crops, orchards and property, leaving thousands of families in distress,” he said urging the administration to deploy revenue and horticulture officials for conducting on-ground assessments without delay.
Later on, Sagar convened a Halqa-level Public Darbar at Khanyar which witnessed participation by people from different sections of society, as well as the presence of senior officials from several key departments including PDD, R&B, PHE, SMC, Lakes Conservation and Management Authority, Drainage, Revenue among others.
MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar also attended the event. He actively engaged with both the public and officials offering valuable suggestions to ensure the timely and efficient redressal of public grievances.
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