New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab to review the extensive damage caused by recent cloudbursts and heavy rainfall in several districts.The Prime Minister undertook an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas and later held a review meeting in Gurdaspur with officials and elected representatives.

He assessed the relief and rehabilitation measures already undertaken and the losses suffered by the state.Announcing a major financial relief package, PM Modi declared an assistance of Rs.1,600 crore for Punjab, in addition to the Rs.12,000 crore already available in the state's kitty. He also ordered the advance release of the second instalment of SDRF and PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi funds.

The Prime Minister underli...