Bhopal, Sep 4 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh has been assured sufficient relief from the central government for relief operations after the state was hit by floods last months that claimed 131 lives.

A seven-member central government team, headed by Dinesh Singh, joint secretary, was informed during its visit to the state last week about the losses suffered and the state's requirements to cope up with the situation, state officials said here.

The state government has asked for a financial aid of Rs.7.50 billion from the central government.

The loss suffered due to floods across the state includes 8,991 cattle and damage to 97,668 houses.

The team was told the state would require Rs.2 billion for employment and relief to the affected families while Rs.5.49 billion were required to be spent for compensation towards deaths, cattle loss, house damage, health, drinking water, foodgrains, electricity and damaged infrastructure.

Heavy showers during the season have battered 25 of the state's 48 districts, severely affecting over 660 villages there.

Meanwhile, incessant rains have abated in the state since Saturday giving respite to people and facilitating relief operations in the affected areas.