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Flood relief: MP CM meets Shah

Bhopal, Oct 21 (UNI) In a crucial confab at the national capital, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath met Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah on Monday and informed the latter regarding ruination caused by floods triggered by excessive precipitation in numerous districts, it was officially learnt.
The visiting leader urged the central Minister to ensure early release of Rs 6,621.28 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund for immediate assistance to cultivators and other people.
In a memorandum, Mr Nath said, “In excess of 55 lakh tillers and commoners have been affected and infrastructure also suffered major damage. The rainfall was 46 per cent above normal. Out of the 52 districts, 20 received 60 per cent more rain than average. I urge categorising the tragedy as a disaster.”
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