PM announces Rs 1,000 cr for flood relief in AP

Hyderabad: Describing the unprecedented floods in Andhra Pradesh as a national calamity in its own way, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday announced an immediate advance of Rs 1,000 crore towards relief and rehabilitation works in the state.

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Ahead of his visit to the affected areas in BJP-ruled Karnataka tomorrow, he also ruled out any discrimination by the Centre in extending support in tackling the flood situation.

Addressing a press conference after an aerial survey of the affected areas in Kurnool, Krishna, Mehboobnagar and other districts, he said the Centre stands ready to assist the state in every possible way.

"The Central government stands behind the state government in meeting the grave challenge of the unprecedented tragedy that has befallen the five districts. Money will not a constraint," he said.