AMN / PATNA
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said the state government will submit a memorandum to the Centre seeking financial assistance following an assessment of the damage caused by floods in the state.
While replying to a question by RJD leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui in the assembly Mr. kumar said the government is in process of transferring rupees six thousand as gratuitous relief to the bank accounts of the flood-affected families.
He said the state government is carrying out relief and rescue work from own resources. The assessment of the damage caused by the floods is also being done. At least 123 people died and over 82 lakh have been affected by current floods in the state.