Naveen announces Rs 5 cr assistance for JK flood victims

BHUBANESWAR :  Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced an assistance of Rs. 5 crore from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for relief and restoration work in flood-hit areas of J&K.
Mr.Patnaik conveyed his deep sorrow to the affected people of Jammu & Kashmir. More than 150 lives have been lost and there has been extensive damage to property.
Mr Patnaik expressed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
Official sources said a team of 40 trained personnel of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) is ready with all required rescue equipment, boats and submersible pumps to be pressed into service for undertaking rescue and relief operations in the affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir. (AGENCIES)