PM Modi visits flood-hit Punjab, Himachal; assures support
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the flood-ravaged regions of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to see the impact firsthand.
The recent floods and landslides have been devastating—51 lives lost in Punjab alone.
PM Modi reassured everyone by saying, "The Government of India stands shoulder to shoulder with those affected in this tragic hour."
PM's aerial survey over affected areas
PM Modi took an aerial survey over hard-hit areas like Gurdaspur in Punjab, then met with officials, rescue teams (NDRF, SDRF, Aapda Mitra), and people affected by the floods.
This is one of Punjab's worst flood disasters in decades—heavy rains caused major rivers like Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi to overflow, damaging crops across 1.84 lakh hectares.
Extra security was put in place during his visit as he promised ongoing support for recovery efforts in both states.