PM Narendra Modi announces Rs. 1,000 Crore to fight against crisis in Jammu and Kashmir Floods | Fusion - WeRIndia

PM Narendra Modi announces Rs. 1,000 Crore to fight against crisis in Jammu and Kashmir Floods

PM NarendraModi announces Rs. 1,000 Crore to fight against crisis in Jammu and Kashmir Floods

The deaths in Jammu and Kashmir floods reached nearly 150 on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs. 1000 crore to assist the state and fight against the crisis after estimating the extent of devastation from air. The floods are described as the worst national calamity that hit the country in 50 years.
This money will help the state in flood relief and rehabilitation. If needed, more assistance would be provided. Over 15,000 people were rescued by the Army by Sunday evening with at least 2,000 people getting shelter and thousands receiving food and first aid.Government has set up many control rooms for rescue and relief operations.

The helpline numbers are:
Jammu & Kashmir House – 011-24611210 and 011-24611108
Srinagar – 0194-2452138
Jammu – 0191-2560401
Home ministry’s control room in New Delhi – 011-23093054, 23092763, 23093564, 23092923, 23092885, 23093566 and 23093563
Reference: Times of India

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