New Delhi, March 22 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Saturday.

Chief Minister sought the release of compensation for the losses incurred by the state during monsoon season in 2023, an official release said.

He said that the state had claimed financial assistance under post-disaster needs assessment but the relief is still awaited from the Central Government.

He apprised that the state had suffered heavy losses due to rains severely affecting drinking water, irrigation schemes, infrastructure, roads and bridges and relief and rehabilitation measures. However, the state has so far managed from its own resources.

He also discussed about various other issues pertaini...