GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday expressed anguish over the loss of lives in various parts of Gujarat due to the unseasonal rain and announced an ex-gratia for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to unseasonal rain and storms.
"An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to unseasonal rain and storms in MP, Rajasthan, Manipur & various parts of the country has been approved from the PM’s National Relief Fund. Rs 50,000 each for the injured has also been approved," he tweeted.
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PM Modi took to social media platform Twitter to express his concern. "Anguished by the loss of lives due to unseasonal rains and storms in various parts of Gujarat. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. Authorities are monitoring the situation very closely. All possible assistance is being given to those affected," he wrote.