Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Drass Asgar Ali on Saturday visited Thasgam Village to assess the damages caused in the area due to flash flood.The SDM was accompanied by the BDO Drass and concerned field staff.The major irrigation canal in the area has been collapsed and the gushing water of the canal has washed away several fields resulting into losses to the residents of the village.Asgar Ali instructed the field staff to ensure preparation of relief cases in favour of the affected families immediately for onward submission to the higher authorities.The SDM while assuring reasonable relief in favour of villagers in a timely manner instructed the BDO Drass to restore the damaged canal immediately under MGNREGA.Meanwhile, the villagers extended gratitude to the SDM Drass for on spot appraisal of the damages.