CM Sukhu, LoP Jai Ram Thakur review Seraj flash flood damage
Amid the devastation, the Chief Minister directed state departments to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on a war footing for the restoration of damaged infrastructure — including roads, bridges, drinking water schemes, and power supply systems.
He specifically instructed that the DPR for the crucial 56-km Chail Chowk–Janjheli road be readied within a week and submitted for funding under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF).
Stressing the urgency of the situation, CM Sukhu said he will soon visit Delhi to seek a special relief package from the Union Government.
'Restoration of essential services and rehabilitation of the affected families is the state's top priority,' he stated.
The Chief Minister also announced that temporary shelters would be arranged for families who lost their homes and land. He directed the Mandi Deputy Commissioner to identify safe land parcels where prefabricated structures could be installed before the onset of winter.
Coordination with the opposition and inter-departmental cooperation were emphasized to fast-track recovery efforts.
LoP Jai Ram Thakur highlighted the widespread damage and underscored the need for swift rehabilitation of displaced families, especially in view of the approaching winter season.
So far, around 60 percent of damaged drinking water schemes have been temporarily restored. The Public Works Department has been tasked with restoring road connectivity using bailey and suspension bridges, with the assurance of full financial support from the government.
Former minister Prakash Chaudhary, senior Congress leaders, and local representatives also attended the meeting.
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