Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Shah was accompanied by Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Suresh Angadi. The Union Home Minister surveyed the flood-hit areas onboard a helicopter.
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Yediyurappa briefed him about the rescue and relief operations, which are underway in the state and Belagavi district.
After his aerial survey, Amit Shah held a meeting with officials involved in rescue and rehabilitation work at Sambra airport. The central and state governments are both committed to helping people in distress, he said.
Speaking to ANI about the survey, the Chief Minister said Shah is completely satisfied with the rescue and relief operations undertaken by the state government.
“We have requested for immediate aid of Rs 3,000 crore. The situation is pathetic here as more than 16 districts have been affected very badly. Tomorrow or a day after tomorrow, we will review the situation in other six or seven districts,” he said.
Union Minister Joshi said: “Shah has personally experienced the situation and the Chief Minister has submitted a memorandum. He reviewed areas of Chikodi, Kolhapur, Sangli, and Rajapur dam in Maharashtra.”
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The Union Home Minister has ensured all support to Karnataka.
At least 24 people have lost their lives while around 1,024 villages in 80 talukas of 17 districts have been affected due to floods caused by incessant rains in the region, according to the Chief Minister.
Meanwhile, in Kerala, the death toll in Kerala rose to 72 and 58 people reported missing due to wreak havoc of floods.
(With ANI inputs)