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JAMMU: JKPCC Kisan Congress Chairman Bharat Priye on Tuesday urged the Jammu & Kashmir Government to draw lessons from last year’s untimely rains and monsoon-related devastation, which caused extensive damage to property, crops, and essential infrastructure across both urban and rural areas of the Union Territory.
In a strongly worded statement, Bharat Priye expressed concern over the recurring pattern of inadequate preparedness, stating that heavy rainfall last year exposed serious gaps in drainage systems, flood management, and disaster response mechanisms. He pointed out that waterlogging in cities and flooding in rural belts led to significant losses for farmers, traders, and common residents alike.
Highlighting the plight of farmers, Bharat Priye said that standing crops were badly affected due to sudden rains and poor drainage, resulting in heavy financial setbacks to the agricultural community. He emphasized that agriculture being the backbone of the region’s economy, requires special protection measures, including proper water management systems, timely advisories, and compensation mechanisms.
He further stressed that urban areas witnessed severe disruption due to choked drains, unplanned construction, and lack of timely desilting operations. Many residential localities remained submerged for hours, causing inconvenience, health hazards, and damage to household property. He said such situations can be avoided if authorities take preventive measures well in advance.
Bharat Priye urged the government to gear up preparations ahead of the upcoming monsoon season by ensuring that all drainage systems are cleaned, upgraded, and made fully functional. He called for identification of flood-prone areas, strengthening of embankments, and deployment of emergency response teams to handle any crisis situation effectively.
He also emphasized the need for coordination among various departments, including irrigation, municipal bodies, and disaster management authorities, to ensure a unified and timely response. According to him, proactive planning and execution can significantly reduce the impact of heavy rainfall and safeguard both lives and livelihoods.
Calling for accountability, Bharat Priye said that mere assurances are not enough and visible action on the ground is the need of the hour. He urged the administration to adopt a time-bound approach to complete all necessary preparations before the onset of monsoon, so that the people of Jammu & Kashmir do not have to face a repeat of last year’s hardships.Reaffirming his commitment towards farmers and the general public, he said that the Congress party will continue to raise issues concerning public welfare and ensure that the voices of affected communities are heard at all levels.
