Loss due to floods more than estimated 2,575 cr: Himachal CM

June 29, 2013 18:49

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh today said the loss to the public and private property due to flash floods in the state could be much higher than the state government's preliminary estimate of around Rs 2,575 crore.

He said the detailed estimate of flash floods loss wouldbe assessed after normal life is restored in the entire area. He said revenue officials would conduct a detailed survey of the loss of property and the state government will givesuitable compensation to kin of people who have lost lives and property in the devastating floods.

The state government has demanded an immediate relief package of Rs 1,000 crore from the prime minister.

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