Shimla, July 23 -- Congress MLA Anuradha Rana has appealed to the Himachal Pradesh government to provide a special flood relief package for the tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti, saying the current compensation for natural disasters is inadequate.

Rana, who represents Lahaul-Spiti in the state Assembly, also urged tourists to strictly follow weather and administrative advisories before travelling to remote parts of the district.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, she said she would meet the Chief Minister to request an increase in compensation for affected residents.

"Our tribal district has received unusually low compensation in past calamities. The existing ex-gratia amounts are insufficient and not justifiable. I am meeting the Chief Minister...