After severe devastation due to heavy rainfall, landslides and flooding, victims will be provided with five crore rupees relief amount, said Kullu Deputy Commissioner on Saturday.

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a relief amount of ₹5 crore for the victims of the recent floods in Kullu district. The relief will be given to those who have lost their homes, their belongings, or their livestock in the floods.

The floods, which occurred on July 13, 2023, caused widespread damage in Kullu district. Several houses were destroyed, and many people were displaced. The floods also damaged roads and bridges, and disrupted power and communication lines.

The relief amount of ₹5 crore will be distributed to the victims through the district administration. The government has also announced that it will provide financial assistance to those who have lost their homes in the floods.

He said that victims of heavy rainfall and flood in Kullu district are being offered with a relief amount by the government. People who lost their house, shops and other sources of income are receiving the help. 

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"Till now, 1,700 families have been affected by the floods. Most of the families were provided with ₹five crores of relief amount", said Ashutosh Garg, DCP, Kullu. 

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He further added that the employees of the revenue department are working on ground to distribute the relief amounts. It is worth noting that Himachal Pradesh, was ruined by severe floods and incessant rainfall this monsoon. 

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Himachal Pradesh has faced the harshest rain and flood disasters in the past 75 years. The state could have received a loss of ₹8000 crore because of floods, said Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder SIngh Sukhu. 

"The central team has visited the state. We have demanded the pending 315 crore rupees of the 2022-23 disaster fund from the Union Government. The loss is estimated to be 8,000 Crore rupees. We are trying to restore the roads, electricity and water supply in the region," said the Chief Minister while talking to media. 

The Chief Minister has asked for the central government's assistance in case of disaster situation. On the continuous heavy rain alert, he emphasised on the need for NDRF and other rescue teams to be on alert.

The floods in Kullu district are a reminder of the dangers of living in flood-prone areas. It is important to be aware of the risks and to take precautions to stay safe.

Here are some tips on how to stay safe during a flood:

1.Stay informed about the weather forecast and be aware of warnings.

2.If you live in a flood-prone area, have a plan in place in case you need to evacuate.

3.If you are caught in a flood, move to higher ground and stay away from water.

4.Do not drive through flooded areas.

5.If you see a downed power line, stay away from it.