The Jammu and Kashmir Government has officially informed the Legislative Assembly that the recent flash floods in Jammu district have impacted 2,788 families, causing extensive damage to public infrastructure and utilities.
The worst-hit districts included Jammu, Udhampur, Kishtwar, Reasi, and Doda, where heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding and landslides. The calamity resulted in loss of life, destruction of livestock, and large-scale damage to roads, buildings, and essential services.
Jammu Floods: Official Damage Assessment and Restoration Costs
In a written reply to BJP MLA Choudhary Vikram Randhawa, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah provided a detailed breakdown of the devastation:
- Total Families Affected: 2,788 in Jammu district alone.
- Total Restoration Cost: An estimated ₹73.30 crores is required to repair 404 vital public utilities.
The sector-wise damage assessment is as follows:
- Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC): 132 lanes, drains, and roads damaged. Restoration cost: ₹34.58 crore.
- Jal Shakti Department: 133 water supply works, including pipelines and machinery, affected. Restoration cost: ₹4.12 crore.
- Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED): Major losses to 13 sewerage and 126 drainage works. Restoration cost: ₹34.90 crore (₹11.49 cr + ₹23.41 cr).
Relief and Rehabilitation Efforts
The Chief Minister assured the House that relief is being provided to all affected families as per State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) norms.
“The assessment, verification, and disbursement of relief are being carried out in a time-bound manner to ensure prompt rehabilitation of the affected population,” Abdullah stated.
He also confirmed that an Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) from the Ministry of Home Affairs visited Jammu Division from September 3-6, 2025, to conduct an independent damage assessment. Their report will be crucial for securing additional financial assistance from the Centre.
To mitigate future flooding, the government has prepared Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) worth ₹260 crore to strengthen and upgrade the drainage system in vulnerable areas of Jammu city.
“These projects aim to enhance the city’s resilience against extreme rainfall events and prevent large-scale inundation in the future,” the Chief Minister added.
The official statement was followed by noisy scenes in the Assembly after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejected an adjournment motion by the BJP to discuss the “humanitarian crisis.”
BJP MLAs, led by Pawan Gupta, raised slogans of “Jammu Kay Saath Insaaf Karo” (Do justice with Jammu) after the Speaker ruled the motion out of order, stating the issue had already been discussed. Order was restored only after the Speaker read out the relevant assembly rules.
Earlier, the government had pegged the losses to the agriculture and allied sectors at Rs 209 crore, with a report being sent to the Centre for relief.
