Chandigarh, Sept. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Punjab tomorrow to assess the devastating flood situation that has affected over 3.87 lakh people across nearly 2,000 villages.
The visit, aimed at evaluating ground realities and ensuring maximum assistance, comes as the northern Indian state grapples with one of its worst flood crises in decades, triggered by swollen Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers.
The Punjab government has reported damages worth Rs 13,289 crore, with 4.3 lakh acres of crops destroyed and significant losses to livestock and homes.
Robust security arrangements have been put in place for the Prime Minister's visit, particularly in the flood hit districts of Gurdaspur, Amritsar, and Tarn Taran.
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