Death toll mounts to 51 as Punjab battles worst floods in decades; PM Modi to visit affected areas today
PTC News Desk: Incessant rainfall and swelling rivers have caused massive devastation in Punjab, leaving several villages submerged and thousands of people struggling for essential supplies.
The death toll in the state has risen to 51, as the state battles worst floods in decades.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on Tuesday to review the damages caused by nature's fury. He will undertake an aerial survey of the flood and landslide-hit areas in both the states.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state on September 9, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president Aman Arora earlier today expressed hope that the Centre would announce a relief package for the flood-hit state.
"Punjab has been reeling under floods for the past 20-25 days. Tomorrow, PM Modi is coming to Punjab. We welcome him and are hopeful that tomorrow, he will give a relief package to Punjab. The preliminary estimation of damage due to floods amounts to ₹20,000 crores," Arora said.
Meanwhile, Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar said the Prime Minister was "deeply concerned" about the situation.
In a post on X, Jakhar said that "Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is deeply concerned about the flood situation in Punjab and is closely monitoring it. He is visiting Punjab on September 9 to personally assess the local conditions and understand the ground realities to provide maximum assistance to the people of Punjab."
- PTC NEWS
