Gurdaspur, Sept. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting with senior officials of Punjab on the extent of damage in the State due to recent floods. He also announced a financial assistance of Rs. 1,600 crore for Punjab in addition to the Rs 12,000 crore already in the state's kitty.

According to the Prime Minsiter's Office, there will be an advance release of the second instalment of SDRF and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.

He also interacted with personnel of the National and state Disaster Response Force as he assessed the flood situation in the state.

Punjab has seen widespread destruction due to the heavy rain in recent days. The state government has sought an immediate release of Rs 60,000 crore in funds "stalled" by the Ce...