Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed his condolences for the lives lost due to cloudbursts and heavy rains in various parts of the country. He remarked that the “fury of nature” has become a significant challenge for both the nation and humanity as a whole.
Speaking at an event in Ahmedabad, the Prime Minister acknowledged that several areas of Gujarat have also been affected by the heavy monsoon rains and assured the public that relief and rescue operations are currently underway.
"In this monsoon season, there are heavy rains in many areas of Gujarat. The way cloudbursts are occurring one after another in the country, it becomes difficult to control oneself when we see the devastation. I express my condolences to all the affected families. This fury of nature has become a challenge for the entire human race, the entire world, and the entire country. The central government, along with all the state governments, is engaged in relief and rescue work," he said.
In recent days, states such as Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand have experienced flash floods triggered by cloudbursts.
During his visit to Ahmedabad, PM Modi inaugurated, laid the foundation stone for, and dedicated multiple development projects to the nation. These projects are collectively valued at ₹5,400 crore and were unveiled at the Khodaldham ground. The Prime Minister also participated in a roadshow in the city.
PM Modi also spoke about the ongoing Ganesh Utsav festival, stating, "There is a wonderful enthusiasm for Ganesh Utsav across the country. With the blessings of Ganpati Bappa, several development projects for Gujarat have been inaugurated today. It is my good fortune that I have had the opportunity to dedicate these projects to the people of the country."
This two-day visit to Gujarat began on Monday.
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