The CPI MP, who recently visited the affected villages of Fazilka district, described the scale of destruction as "overwhelming," with entire stretches of farmland submerged, crops wiped out, cattle perished, and homes reduced to rubble.
The Punjab government on Monday announced a compensation of Rs 20000 per acre for farmers whose lands were submerged and crops were damaged due to floods in the state, a statement from the CMO said.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Prasad said, "A poor farmer, whose crop was destroyed in flood and rain, went to share his pain. But the National President of the Congress Party, Mallikarjun Kharge, said, "Why have you come here? Why are you showing off?... Your four acres of lan
"Farmers are very worried about their crops. The crops that have been submerged due to the floods. The damage is already done. However, they are concerned that the sand flowing into the fields due to the floods will make their future crops difficult. That is, when they will sow the Rabi crop
Since June 20, the hill state has witnessed widespread destruction. A total of Rs 4,08,097.49 lakh of losses have been reported, covering damage to public and private property, crops, livestock, and infrastructure.
Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, he said that incessant rains in Punjab and neighbouring hill states have triggered large-scale devastation, affecting nearly 2,000 villages and over four lakh citizens, while 46 lives have been lost across the state.
"The trucks are being dispatched. This flood is a result of the failure of the state government and the central government, and it is the state of Punjab that is bearing the brunt. The government is not providing information regarding damages to crops and farms, loss of life and livestock
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday held a virtual interaction with farmers affected by excessive rainfall and floods, and other natural calamities and transferred Rs 20.6 crore in relief assistance to 17,500 farmers from 11 districts.
Heavy rainfall in the last few days caused widespread damage in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri. Residents are suffering from damaged houses, sunken roads, and destroyed crops.
The delegation, led by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, included Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswar Rao, Special Representative of the Telangana Government in New Delhi AP Jithender Reddy, and senior officials.