New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced financial assistance of Rs 1,500 crore and Rs 1,600 crore for the flood-hit states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, respectively.

The Prime Minister also visited both states and conducted aerial surveys to assess the situation.

PM Modi first visited Himachal Pradesh, where he had an official meeting in Kangra to review the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken, as well as assess the damage.

Afterwards, PM Narendra Modi announced financial assistance of Rs 1500 crore for Himachal Pradesh.

According to the Prime Minister's Office, there will be an advance release of the second instalment of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi for Himachal Pradesh to deal with the ...