India, Sept. 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced an immediate relief of Rs.1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh and Rs.1,600-crore financial assistance for Punjab after reviewing the flood situation and damages during his day-long visit to the two rain-ravaged northern states.

The PM, who conducted an aerial survey of affected areas in both states, also announced ex gratia of Rs.2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs.50,000 to the seriously injured in the floods and natural calamity.

Holding a meeting in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra to review the relief and rehabilitation measures undertaken as well as assess the damage earlier in the day, Modi assured all help for restoration and rebuilding of infrastructure in t...