2025 calamity: J&K faces Rs 2,000 crore damage J&K battles Rs 2,000 crore 2025 calamity aftermath
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By Abid Bashir
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- 02 Apr 2026
*Govt releases Rs 100 crore under Capex *Funds redirected to high-need districts
Srinagar, Apr 01: Jammu and Kashmir is grappling with the massive aftermath of last year’s devastating floods, landslides and cloudbursts, with official estimates indicating damage running into nearly Rs 2,000 crore across key sectors, even as the government pushes ahead with restoration and relief measures.
The disclosures came in response to a clubbed set of starred Assembly questions moved by legislators, including Sunil Bhardwaj, Yudhvir Sethi, Tariq Hameed Karra and Narinder Singh Raina, shedding light on the scale of destruction and the government’s response.
The worst damage has been recorded in the roads and bridges sector, where restoration costs alone are pegged at Rs 1,282 crore. Authorities said over Rs 421 crore is required for immediate temporary repairs, while Rs 861 crore will be needed for permanent reconstruction.
Water infrastructure has also suffered extensive damage, with 2,578 water supply schemes, 804 irrigation schemes and 681 flood protection works impacted. The estimated loss in this sector stands at Rs 435 crore, though assistance under SDRF norms is limited to Rs 33.45 crore.
To address the crisis, the government released Rs 100 crore under the Capex Budget 2025–26, earmarking Rs 5 crore per district for flood relief and restoration works. However, a reassessment later led to a reshuffling of funds after several districts—including Kishtwar, Srinagar, Kulgam, Shopian, Ganderbal, Baramulla and Kupwara—surrendered Rs 31.51 crore, citing likely underutilisation. The funds were subsequently redirected to districts with higher requirements, such as Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda and Budgam.
The government said relief has been provided to affected families as per SDRF norms, while ruling out free land allotment. Instead, landless families rendered homeless by the calamities will be granted 5 marla of state land on lease for residential purposes at a nominal rent.
Officials said a substantial portion of restoration works—particularly in water supply—has already been completed, while remaining projects are at various stages and expected to be finished within stipulated timelines. Repairs to school buildings are being carried out in phases, subject to the availability of funds.
Additional financial assistance has also been extended through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund, including compensation for victims of the Kishtwar cloudburst tragedy.
Looking ahead, the government has intensified flood mitigation efforts, combining structural measures such as embankments and riverbank strengthening with technology-driven monitoring systems. An Integrated Operational Flood Forecasting System is being developed under the Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project, in coordination with the India Meteorological Department, to provide early warnings and reduce disaster risks. While restoration is underway, the scale of losses underscores the growing vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events, posing a continuing challenge for infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness.
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