Diplomat Correspondent
Kishtwar, DD, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), visited Margi village and other areas in Marwah and Warwan Sub-Division, which were severely affected by multiple cloudbursts on 26th August 2025.
The DC was accompanied by SSP Kishtwar, Sh. Naresh Singh (JKPS), SDM Marwah, Dr. Mohammad Ashraf, and other Senior Officers.
During the visit, the DC found that out of 224 houses, around 50 were fully damaged, 130–140 severely damaged, while the rest were partially affected. He directed the Revenue Department, SDRF, and other teams to clear debris around houses on priority.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Departments were asked to assess losses of crops and fruit trees so that compensation can be provided to farmers.
The DC also reviewed the major cattle loss, as 45 animals were buried under debris. On his directions, tractors and labourers were immediately arranged on the spot, and work for proper disposal of carcasses was started to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the entire village.
Veterinary doctors also vaccinated and treated the surviving animals on the spot.
Since ration stocks up to November were washed away, the DC directed the AD FCS&CA Kishtwar to immediately provide one month’s ration to the affected families, which was provided on the spot.
Relief material from the Red Cross was also distributed among the people on the spot.
The DC directed the PHE Department to restore the damaged water pipelines on priority and ensure safe drinking water for the affected families, as the pipelines network has been totally damaged.
On public demand, the DC also assured that a team from the Hydraulic and Irrigation Flood Control Department will soon visit the area to prepare long-term protective measures.
He further informed that 6–7 places in Marwah and Warwan were hit by cloudbursts, which also damaged roads and bridges. On his directions, the PMGSY Department restored road and bridges connectivity at the affected places.
The DC and SSP Kishtwar also stayed overnight in Warwan and visited Nowapachi (Tehsil HQ Marwah) the next day. There, the DC held a public darbar, where locals raised issues related to health, education, irrigation, and other concerns.
The Deputy Commissioner assured the people that the district administration will continue all possible efforts to provide relief, rehabilitation, and safety measures to the affected families of Marwah and Warwan.DD
