He requested Modi to depute an inter-ministerial team to assess the losses, besides providing interim relief for the damage caused by the rain.
The Chief Minister also sought the construction of a defence airport in the state keeping in view its strategic location, an official statement said. He said the Airport Authority of India has conducted a survey of the land at Naagchala in Mandi district and found the site fit for constructing an airport. The Indian Air Force has been looking for a safe airstrip adjoining the Pathankot airbase. Thakur said the airport could also be used for civil purposes. (IANS)