As efforts to restore Jammu Srinagr National Highway are on, Army today evacuated 8000 people by road from Ramban and adjoining areas. With this over one lakh 18 thousand people have been rescued so far.

People are being provided food and medicines . In its endeavor to extend relief and rehabilitation services to flood victims , the divisional office in Jammu has rescued and shifted about 23000 people to safer places including 83 relief camps set up for the purpose. Divisional Commissioner Jammu said this while addressing media persons.