India, Sept. 10 -- Chandigarh/Gurdaspur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled a series of sector-specific announcements aimed at reviving Punjab in the aftermath of the devastating floods. Apart from the Rs.1,600 crore financial assistance, the PM outlined a comprehensive set of measures to support water sustainability, housing reconstruction and education for those affected by the disaster.

Punjab is facing its worst floods in nearly four decades due to swollen rivers, including the Sutlej, Beas and Ravi, caused by heavy rainfall in their catchment area in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. At least 52 people have been killed in various rain-related incidents across the state during the current monsoon season.

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