KISHTWAR: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Sunil Sharma today visited the remote Margi village in Warwan, which has been severely affected by recent incessant rains and flash floods. The natural disaster has caused extensive damage, destroying several homes and cutting off road connectivity, leaving the entire population isolated. Many families are now homeless and facing acute shortages of shelter, food, drinking water, medicines, and other basic necessities.
Accompanied by local administration officials and members of civil society, Sharma braved the challenging terrain to meet the affected families and assess the extent of the destruction firsthand. He interacted with residents, listened to their grievances, and took stock of the ground situation.
Expressing deep concern, Sharma described the scale of destruction as heartbreaking and said it was distressing that many families had lost everything. He assured villagers that he would raise the issue at the highest levels and urge the administration to provide immediate relief and rehabilitation. He stressed that temporary shelters, emergency food supplies, medicines, and restoration of road links must be treated as top priorities.
Sharma called on the Union Territory administration and disaster management authorities to urgently deploy emergency teams, including medical personnel and engineers, to the area. He also appealed to NGOs and civil society groups to extend support to the people of Warwan during this critical time. He assured residents of Margi and surrounding areas that they would not be left alone in this crisis and that he would continue to monitor relief efforts closely.
Highlighting the vulnerability of remote regions like Warwan to extreme weather events, Sharma emphasized the need for long-term infrastructure development and better disaster preparedness. “Our remote areas need stronger planning and readiness, not just sympathy after disaster strikes,” he added.
