Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan meets PM and HM Assures all possible central help for Odisha to meet any exigencies Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh have assured all possible central assistance for the state Government to meet the situation arising out of flood in the state, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan said after meeting both the leaders in New Delhi on Wednesday. Mr Pradhan who met Prime Minister and Home Minister separately said the Prime Minister expressed concern over the worsening flood situation in the state and has directed to take all possible precautionary measures so that loss of life and property could be minimized. Mr Pradhan said Home Minister Rajnath Singh already has talked to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and has assured him of all support. Apart from existing teams 8 more NDRF team have already been dispatched to the state to join rescue and relief works. Apart from this helicopters have been kept ready to meet any exigencies. Mr Pradhan said centre is closely monitoring the development and reviewing the situation constantly. Mr Pradhan said he has apprised both the Prime Minister and Home Minister of the rising water level in all major rivers in the state due to continued heavy rain fall. This has led opening of large number of gates of Hirakud reservoir due to rising water level. That has posed greater threat for the coastal districts of Odisha.
Posted on: Thu, 07 Aug 2014 16:45:04 +0000
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