PM Modi to visit Assam to review flood situation

July 30, 2017 09:15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam on August 1 to review the flood situation in the state. The floods in Assam this year have claimed 79 lives so far.

During the visit, the prime minister would discuss all the aspects related to the floods with Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and senior officials.

The Centre has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each under the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those dead and Rs 50,000 to those seriously injured in the floods.

Meanwhile, Assam Governor Banwarilal Purohit has contributed a month's salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for the flood-hit people.

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