{"id":205674,"date":"2026-07-20T09:43:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T04:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/?p=205674"},"modified":"2026-07-20T09:43:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T04:43:28","slug":"mirwaiz-expresses-grief-over-rain-havoc-urges-swift-rescue-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/2026\/07\/20\/mirwaiz-expresses-grief-over-rain-havoc-urges-swift-rescue-relief.html","title":{"rendered":"Mirwaiz expresses grief over rain havoc, urges swift rescue, relief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-205675\" src=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/07\/MIRWAIZ_UMAR_FAROOQ-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/07\/MIRWAIZ_UMAR_FAROOQ-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/07\/MIRWAIZ_UMAR_FAROOQ-1-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/07\/MIRWAIZ_UMAR_FAROOQ-1-705x470.jpg 705w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2026\/07\/MIRWAIZ_UMAR_FAROOQ-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Srinagar: in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, senior APHC leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by incessant rains and flash floods in Rajouri, Poonch and Kishtwar districts.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kashmir Media Service, in a statement shared on social media, Mirwaiz said he was deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives and property due to the ongoing weather-related calamity. He extended condolences to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with all those affected.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and all those affected by the calamity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Mirwaiz called for every possible effort to rescue people stranded in the affected areas, ensure their safety, and provide immediate relief, shelter and other essential assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Praying for the well-being of those impacted, he said, \u201cMay Allah protect everyone and grant patience and strength to the families who have lost their loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Srinagar: in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, senior APHC leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by incessant rains and flash floods in Rajouri, Poonch and Kishtwar districts. 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