PM Modi undertakes aerial survey of cyclone-affected areas in Gujarat and Diu
The Hindu
After the survey, the PM is scheduled to hold a review meeting at Ahmedabad.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday undertook an aerial survey of affected areas in Gujarat and adjoining Union territory of Diu to assess the devastation caused by Cyclone Tauktae. Mr. Modi is to review the situation in the state in . He landed at Bhavnagar from Delhi around noon and proceeded for the aerial survey of Una, Diu, Jafarabad and Mahuva, an official said. Mr. Modi boarded a helicopter for the aerial survey of cyclone-affected areas in Gir-Somnath, Bhavnagar and Amreli district of Gujarat along with Diu.
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