Punjab CM Maryam announces upto Rs1m of compensation for those with destroyed houses

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CM Maryam Nawaz has announced Rs1 million for those whose houses were destroyed in the floods in Wazirabad.

Addressing an event in Wazirabad, she said that those whose houses got partially damaged will get Rs500,000.

According to her, those who lost their cattle in the disaster will get Rs500,000, while Rs50,000 will be given to those who lost their “cow, sheep or goat” will get Rs50,000.

Farmers whose fields were damaged in the floods will get Rs20,000 per acre, the chief minister added.

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