Karnataka, Andhra seek more flood aid
October 23rd, 2009 - 7:56 pm ICT by IANS ( Leave a comment )Bangalore, Oct 23 (IANS) Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, two states recently hit by massive floods, may jointly bring pressure on the central government for larger financial assistance for rehabilitation the affected people, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa said Friday.
“Andhra (Pradesh) chief minister agreed that if the two states join hands it would help in getting larger central financial help for rehabilitation of the flood hit in the two states,” Yeddyurappa told reporters after meeting his counterpart K. Rosaiah.
Karnataka has estimated a loss of Rs.18,500 crore from the Sep 30-Oct 2 floods in the state’s north and sought over Rs.6,600 crore from the central government as immediate relief.
Andhra Pradesh has sought Rs.6,000 crore, estimating losses at over Rs.12,200 crore.
Rosaiah also addressed the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Solution to Natural Calamities.
He suggested that all states should have disaster management committee on the lines of the central disaster management panel.
This was Rosaiah’s first visit to Karnataka after becoming Andhra chief minister on Sep 3 following the death of Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy in a helicopter accident.
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