Rs 2 Lakh Aid For Madhya Pradesh Rain, Flood Victims, Announces PM Modi

Torrential rains in the Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh have affected 1,171 villages, especially Sheopur and Shivpuri districts, officials said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office today announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of those who have died due to rains and floods in Madhya Pradesh. A sum of Rs 50,000 would be given to those injured. PM @narendramodi has approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to rains and floods in Madhya Pradesh. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured. The Central Government is working closely with the Madhya Pradesh Government to assist those affected by heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of the state. I have spoken to CM @ChouhanShivraj and reviewed the situation. I pray for everyone's safety and well-being. Torrential rains in the Gwalior-Chambal region of Madhya Pradesh have affected 1,171 villages, especially Sheopur and Shivpuri districts, officials said, adding National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have rescued 1,600 people from flooded areas so far. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan undertook an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas on Wednesday afternoon. He said that the flood situation is "grim" in north Madhya Pradesh where over 1,200 villages have been affected by the deluge following heavy rains, and 5,950 people have been shifted to safer places with the help of the Army, NDRF, BSF and state agencies.