Centre closely monitoring situation in rain-hit areas; ready to help: Rajnath

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 


The central government is ready to provide all possible help to states affected by rains and thunderstorms, said on Wednesday.

Singh also said the is closely monitoring the situation in all affected areas.

"The Centre is ready to provide all possible assistance to the states affected by heavy rains and storm. The MHA is closely monitoring the situation in the affected areas," he said in

Expressing grief over loss of lives due to the "untimely" rains and storm, the said he was deeply pained and anguished by the loss of precious lives due to the natural calamities in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and certain other parts of the country.

Overnight rains in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and some other places have left nearly 30 people dead, officials said.

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First Published: Wed, April 17 2019. 13:40 IST