Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today joined the people of the Valley to offer special prayers for the improvement of weather conditions in the state.

Sayeed paid obeisance at the holy Hazratbal shrine in the outskirts of Srinagar and offered special prayers for the improvement of weather in the state.

This was Sayeed's first visit to the revered shrine after taking over as the Chief Minister of the state last month.

Sayeed also prayed for peace, prosperity and safety of the people of the state.

Interacting with the people, the Chief Minister assured them that the government would take necessary steps to improve the facilities in and around the shrine.

Heavy rains recently led the Jhelum river to swell and cause fresh floods that have so far claimed 17 lives in the state.

Pic: In Bemina, Srinagar, an inundated home.