Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], October 1 : Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini has announced relief measures for areas affected by recent heavy rainfall and flooding in the state on Wednesday. Due to the excessive rainfall, several districts faced a flood-like situation, resulting in damage to crops, loss of lives, and property.
Speaking at a press conference, CM Saini said, "Due to heavy rainfall in Haryana in the past few days, several districts in the state faced a flood situation. Crops were damaged due to heavy rainfall. Loss of lives and properties was also reported."
The Chief Minister assured that the Haryana government stands in solidarity with the affected farmers and residents. To provide immediate relief, the government has released Rs 4,72,06,000 through the e-Kshatipurti Portal for those impacted by the floods.
"Haryana Govt stands with affected farmers and others. Through the e-Kshatipurti Portal, for the affected people, Rs 4,72,06,000 has been released today.", CM Saini said.
Earlier in September, Haryana CM Saini met with affected people in the flood-hit areas of Kurukshetra.
Sharing an X post, the Chief Minister said that he met affected families in Jharauli Khurd and Tangor villages.
He wrote, "I visited the affected areas today to assess the situation caused by heavy rainfall in Kurukshetra district. I met with the families of Jharauli Khurd and Tangor villages in Shahabad to gather information about the condition of their areas and the damage to their crops."
He added that the state government is providing all necessary assistance and compensation.
"To the residents and farmer brothers in the areas of the state struggling with waterlogging, I assure you that the state government stands firmly with you and is ensuring that all necessary assistance, from compensation to other forms of support, is being provided to those affected," the X post read.
In another social media post, he wrote, "Upon reaching the villages of Jhansaa, Thol, and Shanti Nagar in Kurukshetra district, I assessed the situation of waterlogging and directed the officials to expedite relief operations further. Our government remains continuously committed to providing all possible assistance to the affected people."
\"Today, upon reaching the new grain market in Babain (Kurukshetra), I met with the farmer brothers and the families of the area and gathered information about the problems arising due to the heavy rains that have been continuously occurring for several days. I assured them that the state government is steadfastly and unwaveringly standing with them, and the administration is continuously engaged in relief efforts," the CM wrote on X.
CM Saini also extended support to the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government amid floods in the state. He said that the flood relief arrangements in Punjab are being overseen by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister JP Nadda.
Speaking to reporters in Kurukshetra, he said, "I had written a letter to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in which we stated that if you need any kind of help, we will make every possible effort to assist you. We are providing them with help. This entire arrangement is being personally overseen by Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, and Prime Minister Modi. I want to tell all parties to rise above this petty politics and work for the welfare of society."