PM Modi To Visit Himachal, Punjab Today To Assess Flood Situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Himachal Pradesh and Punjab today to assess the flood situation and review relief and rehabilitation efforts in both states. 

The Prime Minister will reach Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh this afternoon. In Dharamshala, Mr Modi will chair a high-level review meeting with state authorities and interact with local residents affected by the disaster. He will also meet personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Aapda Mitra teams working on the ground. Mr Modi will also undertake an aerial survey of the flood and landslide-hit areas of Himachal Pradesh.

All preparations have been completed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Himachal, and tight security arrangements have been put in place in



Dharamshala and its adjoining areas. 

At Gaggal Airport, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur, and members of the Cabinet will be present to welcome the Prime Minister. During his visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also hold a review meeting with the state government in Dharamshala regarding the damage caused by the disaster in Himachal. Chief Minister said that in this meeting with the Prime Minister, the state government will present a detailed presentation on the disaster so that Himachal can receive a relief package. 

After Himachal Pradesh, the Prime Minister will conduct an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas of Punjab. Mr Modi will reach Gurdaspur around 4.15 pm and hold discussions with senior officials and chair a review meeting on the ground situation.