Omar Abdullah

Says J&K has witnessed 80 percent rain deficit

Srinagar, Feb 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday urged people to make judicious use of water as J&K has witnessed an 80 percent precipitation deficit.

Talking to reporters here, Omar said, “We are facing a difficult situation due to a rain deficit.”

He said, “I can understand that people are worried as we are witnessing a drought like situation. 

I urge people to make judicious use of water to ensure that we don’t suffer in the coming months.”(KNO)