Flood rescue and relief operation on war footing : Modi

Samastipur, Aug 21 (UNI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi today said rescue and relief operations in the flood affected areas were being carried out on a war footing.

Addressing a review meeting on relief operation, Mr Modi said every flood affected family would be given 100 kg foodgrain.

Instructions had also been issued to the District Magistrates to ensure proper supply of fodder, he added.

An ex gratia of Rs 1.5 lakhs would be paid to the next of kin of those killed in the flood, he said adding the DMs of the affected districts had been directed to prepare the list of casualties.

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