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The Prime Minister stated that the Centre will work closely with the Himachal Pradesh government at this difficult time and extend all possible assistance.
The Prime Minister also met families affected by the disaster, expressing deep condolences for their loss. (X)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced an immediate relief package of Rs 1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh, which is ravaged by catastrophic rains, cloudbursts and landslides.
PM Modi reached Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala to review the rain-afflicted damage and rehabilitation efforts after weeks of heavy downpour that have wreaked havoc in the state.
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He conducted an aerial survey of affected areas and then held a meeting in Kangra to review the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assess the damage.
Undertook an aerial survey to assess the situation in the wake of flooding and landslides in Himachal Pradesh. We stand firmly with the people in this difficult time and all efforts are being made to ensure continuous support to those affected. pic.twitter.com/Plryw5JDS0— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 9, 2025
The Prime Minister also announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
In the meeting with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, BJP leaders, affected families and people engaged in rescue services in Kangra, PM Modi assured all help for restoration and rebuilding of infrastructure in the affected areas.
Chaired a review meeting with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, MPs, leaders and other officials. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones due to the floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh. Centre will work closely with the State Government to… pic.twitter.com/XtgQaQ1len— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 9, 2025
The financial assistance of Rs 1,500 crore will be an advance release of the second instalment of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.
हिमाचल प्रदेश में भारी बाढ़ और लैंडस्लाइड से प्रभावित कुछ लोगों से बातचीत की। उनकी पीड़ा के साथ ही त्रासदी से हुआ नुकसान मन को व्यथित करने वाला है। खराब मौसम का संकट झेल रहे हर व्यक्ति तक राहत और सहायता पहुंचे, इसके लिए हम पूरी तरह से प्रतिबद्ध हैं। pic.twitter.com/KfpyriuLwq— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 9, 2025
PM Modi asked for a multi-dimensional view to be taken to get the entire region and people back on its feet. These would be done through multiple ways, like rebuilding homes through PM Awas Yojana, restoration of national highways, rebuilding schools, provision of relief under PMNRF along with release of mini kits for livestock.
To ensure uninterrupted education, schools will be able to report and geotag damages, enabling timely assistance under the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan.
Construction of recharge structures for water harvesting to help collect and store rainwater will be done. These efforts will improve groundwater levels and support better water management.
The Prime Minister stated that the Centre will work closely with the Himachal Pradesh government at this difficult time and extend all possible assistance.
He said all assistance under disaster management rules are being made including advance disbursements to the states. He appreciated the efforts of the personnel of NDRF, SDRF, Army, state administration and other service-oriented organisations in relief and response work.
The ongoing monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 370 lives so far, with 205 fatalities linked to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, lightning strikes, electrocution, and other disaster-related causes. A total of 434 people have been injured, and 41 remain missing.
According to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), a total of 744 roads were blocked, including three National Highways: NH-03, NH-70, and NH-305, as of 6 pm on Monday. Kullu district is the most affected, with 223 roads blocked, including two National Highways. Additionally, 959 Distribution Transformer Regions (DTRs) and 472 water supply schemes were disrupted.
(With inputs from agencies)
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Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More
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