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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting flood-affected Gurdaspur in Punjab on September 9. He will personally assess the damage and meet with affected families and farmers. The visit comes as Punjab reports 46 deaths and over 2000 villages impacted by flooding. Central government teams are already evaluating the situation to provide maximum assistance to the state.

Key Points: PM Modi Visits Flood-Hit Gurdaspur Punjab September 9

  • PM Modi to review rescue and relief operations in flood-hit areas
  • 46 lives lost and 2000 villages affected by Punjab floods
  • Central government teams assessing damage for assistance
  • NDRF and SDRF teams deployed with 144 boats for rescue
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PM Modi to visit flood-affected Punjab's Gurudaspur on September 9

PM Modi to personally assess Punjab flood damage, meet affected families and farmers in Gurdaspur on September 9. Central teams evaluating damage for relief support.

"He will meet directly with the flood-affected brothers-sisters and farmers to share their sorrow - Punjab BJP"

Amritsar, September 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the flood-affected Gurdaspur in Punjab on September 9, the Punjab BJP announced on Sunday.

PM Modi will review the rescue and relief work and meet with the families of people affected by the floods.

"Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji is coming to Gurdaspur, Punjab, on 9th September. He will meet directly with the flood-affected brothers-sisters and farmers to share their sorrow and take every possible step to help the victims," Punjab BJP said in a post on X.

"This visit of the Prime Minister proves that the central BJP government always stands with the people of Punjab and will provide full support in this difficult time," they added.

https://x.com/BJP4Punjab/status/1964520852306768337

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jhakar said that PM Modi is deeply concerned about the flood situation and will assess the local conditions to provide maximum assistance to the state.

"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," Sunil Jhakkar said in a post on X.

Sunil Jhakkar also informed about the visit of Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan on September 5 and said that the central government teams will submit the reports on the damage caused by the floods.

"Earlier, Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Chauhan was sent to evaluate the situation. Two central government teams, which visited to assess the damage caused by the floods in Punjab, are set to submit their reports to the central government after their tour. The Government of India stands firmly with the people of Punjab," Jhakkar said.

As of Saturday, 46 people have lost their lives due to floods in Punjab, according to the officials.

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that nearly 2,000 villages and over four lakh people have been affected.

He said that 24 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and two teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are on the ground, supported by 144 boats and a state government helicopter.

He added that the Revenue Department has released Rs 71 crore for relief efforts.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see the central government stepping up. The flood situation in Gurdaspur is really bad - many families have lost everything. Hope the relief reaches the actual victims and not just stays on paper.
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Michael C
While the visit is appreciated, I hope this isn't just political optics. 46 lives lost and 4 lakh people affected is a massive tragedy. The government needs to focus on long-term flood management solutions for Punjab.
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Ananya R
My relatives in Gurdaspur have been stranded for days. The NDRF teams are doing great work but more help is needed. Hope PM's visit brings immediate relief and proper compensation for all affected families.
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Sarah B
It's heartening to see the central government's response. The coordination between state and central agencies is crucial during such disasters. Hope the assessment reports lead to quick disbursement of funds.
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Vikram M
Rs 71 crore released but is it enough? With 2000 villages affected, the compensation should be substantial and timely. Hope the PM ensures that bureaucracy doesn't delay the relief process.

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