Amritsar, Sep 4
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday submitted a detailed report on the flood situation in five districts of Punjab -- Amritsar, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran and Ferozepur -- to visiting Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport here.
After visiting all five flood-hit districts on September 1-4, the Governor apprised the Union Minister about ground realities, highlighting the extensive damage caused to life, property, crops, and infrastructure due to floods.
He also briefed him about the ongoing relief and rehabilitation measures being carried out jointly by the state government, the Indian Army, the NDRF, and other agencies.
Union Minister Chouhan is on a tour of Punjab to meet flood-affected people and assess their immediate requirements.
He assured full support to the government from the Centre in providing necessary assistance to the state for speedy relief and rehabilitation measures.