Dharamshala, July 10 -- Visiting the worst disaster-affected areas of the Seraj assembly constituency of Mandi district, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced that the state government will provide land to those who had lost their properties in the disaster, wherever feasible. However, the allocation of forest land will require approval from the Union Government and the state government will forward the proposal for necessary clearance, he said. He urged all MPs from BJP to help in getting the permission. "Himachal Pradesh has 68% forest land and those who have lost their land in the disaster can be rehabilitated on forest land through special exemptions from the Centre. The BJP MPs must fulfil their responsibility in this regard," he said. "While no compensation can make up for the loss of life, the government will also provide relief for the damage caused to homes, shops, cowsheds, cattle, and goats, etc.," stated the chief minister. "I understand how difficult it is to build a house in Himachal Pradesh. That's why the state government will provide compensation of Rs.7 lakh for rebuilding damaged homes," he promised. During his visit, Sukhu inspected the relief camp set up at Bagsiad for the victims and took feedback on the assistance being provided to them. Sukhu also visited Thunag, Thunadi, Lambathach, Jarol, Pandavshila, Kuthah and Janjheli area and interacted with the disaster affected, listening to their woes. Monsoon has wreaked havoc in Mandi district, which continues to reel under the impact of recent cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides triggered by incessant rains. As many as 15 people have died and at least 27 are still missing, while 290 people have been rescued....