Chandigarh, Sept. 14 -- The Punjab Government has announced that compensation worth Rs 2 crore has been disbursed to 50 families who lost their loved ones in the recent floods that ravaged several parts of the state.

In total, 56 people lost their lives in the calamity, and the remaining six families are also set to receive their compensation soon, officials said on Sunday.

Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said the government is committed to standing by every family affected by the disaster.

"The state has already begun the Girdawari (crop damage assessment) and compensation will be provided in full to all flood-hit persons for their losses," he assured.

Alongside financial relief, the state has launched an extensive flood relie...