Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, where devastating floods have caused widespread damage. He announced Rs 1,500 crore in relief for Himachal, ex-gratia for victims, and assured strong government support. PM Modi also met officials, NDRF teams
PM Modi while taking aerial survey of flood hit areas in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
The flood situation across Punjab continues to remain alarming. On Tuesday, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi conducted an aerial survey of the flood-ravaged areas in the state, which is battling its worst deluge since 1988, news agency PTI reported.
The PM also conducted a daylong visit to Himachal Pradesh to review the flood situation.
As per officials, PM Modi will also be holding discussions with senior officials and chair a review meeting on the ground situation in Punjab’s Gurdaspur. He will also be interacting with the flood-affected people as well as the NDRF, SDRF and Aapda Mitra Team in the city, reported PTI.
PM Modi, while addressing the situation, wrote a post on social media platform X, stating, "The Government of India stands shoulder to shoulder with those affected in this tragic hour."
Punjab is currently facing one of its worst floods in decades. The rivers of swollen rivers, the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, along with seasonal rivulets caused by heavy rainfall in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
PM Modi said that his government stands shoulder to shoulder with those affected by the floods.
PM Modi announces financial assistance of Rs 1,500 crore for flood-hit Himachal Pradesh
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a financial assistance of Rs 1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh after conducting an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of the state, news agency ANI reported.
According to the PM’s Office, there will be an advance release of the second instalment of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi for the state to deal with the situation.
PM Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the families of the victims and Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured in the flood and natural calamity, reported ANI.
After conducting the aerial survey, the PM held an official meeting in Kangra to review the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assess the damage.
These would be achieved through multiple ways, such as rebuilding homes through the PM Awas Yojana, restoration of national highways, rebuilding schools, provision of relief under the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), and the release of Mini Kits for livestock.
Recognising the critical need to support the agricultural community, additional assistance will be provided specifically targeted at farmers who currently lack power connections, as per the PMO.
(With inputs from PTI and ANI)
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