Guwahati, July 10 -- The Central Government has approved the release of Rs 1,066.80 crore to six states affected by floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains.

The financial assistance, sanctioned under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), has been allocated to Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Kerala, and Uttarakhand.

According to an official statement, Assam has been allotted Rs 375.60 crore, while Rs 29.20 crore has been released to Manipur.

Meghalaya has received Rs 30.40 crore, Mizoram Rs 22.80 crore, Kerala Rs 153.20 crore, and Uttarakhand Rs 455.60 crore. These states have experienced widespread damage due to intense rainfall, flooding, and landslides during the ongoing southwest monsoon season.

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