Chouhan also spoke by phone with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Bhopal:
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has secured financial aid to those affected by flooding in the state.
The Chief Minister conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected Vidisha, Morena, Bhind and Sheopur districts on Wednesday. Chouhan reached the affected villages on a boat before wading through knee-deep water to meet the victims.
“The situation created by excessive rain and flooding is under control. Once the floodwaters recede, systems in all affected towns and cities must be restored within 48 hours,” Mr Chouhan said.
“Top priority should be given to restoring sanitation, drinking water and electricity supplies. Relief and rehabilitation work should also begin immediately. The assessment of the loss of homes, household items, crops and livestock due to flooding and excessive rainfall should be guaranteed in a transparent manner and with sensitivity.Financial aid will be provided to those affected,” he added.
Mr Chouhan also spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by phone and briefed him on the flooding situation in the state.
About 100 villages of Morena, Bhind and Sheopur have been affected after torrential releases from the dams in Rajasthan caused the Parvati and Chambal rivers to swell.
About 6,000 villagers have been transferred to safer places and as many as 13 emergency response teams have mobilized in three districts of the Gwalior-Chambal region to deal with any eventuality.
