Punjab to be declared 'severely flooded', get more funds: Report
The Centre approved a proposal by the Punjab government to declare the state 'severely flooded', The Indian Express reported. This means that the border state might be allocated higher funds for compensation. For instance, people whose houses have been completely damaged might now receive ₹3 lakh, as compared to ₹1.20 lakh directed under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).