DH NEWS SERVICE
BASOHLI, Sept 1
Col Mahan Singh (Retd), District Development Council (DDC) Chairman, today visited the rain-affected areas of Village Upper Kharmait (Mohalla Parniyal) in Pretha Panchayat, Tehsil Basohli, to assess the damages caused by recent heavy rains.
The visit comes after reports of severe destruction to houses, cattle sheds, and agricultural land due to land sinking and soil erosion.
Speaking to the media, Col Mahan Singh said, “The situation in Upper Kharmait is extremely distressing. Over 10 houses have been damaged, and several acres of agricultural land have been destroyed.
Major cracks can be seen across the village, indicating the magnitude of destruction. Our priority is to ensure the safety of the affected families and provide immediate relief.”
Residents, including Gian Chand, Karan Singh, Roop Singh, Sanjay Singh, and Sher Singh, have been watching helplessly as their homes and cattle sheds were submerged by the impact of heavy rains.
Debris, household belongings, and furniture are scattered across the area, reflecting the intensity of the disaster.
Col Mahan Singh directed the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Basohli to shift the affected families to safer locations and ensure the provision of all possible relief measures.
He further instructed the authorities to conduct a detailed assessment of the damage to provide appropriate compensation to the victims.
The DDC Chairman, while interacting with the villagers, assured them that the administration would extend immediate help and mobilize resources for reconstruction.
“We are committed to supporting the residents of Upper Kharmait. Relief operations will be expedited, and rehabilitation measures will be implemented as quickly as possible,” he said.
Col Mahan Singh was accompanied by Capt (Retd) Des Raj Batadia, Kishori Lal, Nek Ram, and other officials during the visit.
The delegation also held discussions with local authorities on long-term measures to prevent similar damage in future and improve disaster preparedness in the region.
