Delhi to give Rs 10 lakh aid for kin of those who drowned due to heavy rain
PTC Web Desk: The Delhi government will compensate families of those who drowned in the city's heavy rain on Friday with Rs 10 lakh.
In an official communication to the revenue department, minister Atishi stated that "several deaths" were reported as a result of drowning on June 28, following the heavy rain. "It is hereby directed that the families of all those who lost their lives shall be provided a compensation of Rs 10 lakh," Atishi wrote in her order.
"ACS Revenue is hereby directed to identify those who lost their lives with the support of area hospitals and Delhi Police - and to immediately provide them aforementioned compensation on behalf of GNCTD," Atishi said.
Several deaths were reported on June 28th, following an extreme rainfall of 228mm in 24 hours. Families of those who lost their lives will receive compensation of Rs 10 lakhs.
"Several deaths have been reported on 28th June, after extreme rainfall of 228mm in 24 hours. The families of all those who lost their lives will be given a compensation of Rs 10 lakhs. Directions have been given that this compensation reaches the grieving families speedily," Atishi said on X.
- PTC NEWS
