New Delhi/Jammu, Aug 27
Rain continued to lash the entire Jammu division, barring Poonch and Rajouri districts, on Wednesday, even as authorities worked continuously to restore electricity, water supply and mobile services.
According to Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, the level of the river Tawi has receded, but the Chenab River continued to flow close to the danger mark.
Sharing an update on the current situation in the Jammu Division, which has witnessed one of the worst floods in recent years, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on X that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was personally following up on the situation and receiving updates.
Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Singh, said that the Divisional Commissioner Jammu was in constant touch with him.
He said the immediate priority was the restoration of electricity, water supply and mobile services, for which the authorities have been working continuously overnight.