Arvind Kejriwal said that the Delhi government is committed to helping the farmers. He added that compensation paid to farmers in Delhi is the highest in the country.
The flooding and landslide that started earlier this week have left hundreds displaced and damaged crops and properties worth millions.
According to official estimates, heavy rains in Kerala have claimed the lives of 27 people.
The chief minister announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of those killed in rain-related incidents across the state over the last two days.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish at the loss of lives in Uttarakhand due to heavy rains and noted that rescue operations are underway to help the affected.
Also, Nainital has been cut off from the rest of the state with three roads leading to the popular tourist spot blocked due to a series of landslides.
Kerala was ravaged by heavy downpour and subsequent landslides in the south-central districts On October 15 and 16 which resulted in the loss of 24 lives, The search and rescue operations are still going on.
Three Army helicopters will soon arrive in the state to assist in relief and rescue operations, out of which, two are to be sent to Nainital district where heavy rains have caused massive damages, with houses collapsing in cloudbursts, landslides killing people and leaving many trapped in the rubble, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said.
Earlier, Uttarakhand Chief Minister took detailed information from officials concerned about the situation of excessive rainfall in the state.
Ernakulam District Collector Jafar Malik on Monday had informed that the shutters of the dam would be opened today and no significant change in the water level of the Periyar river is expected.
Idukki district authorities said the Navy, NDRF, Fire force personnel and others have been engaged in rescue operations at Kokkayar and other regions of the district.
Kedarnath and Badrinath-bound pilgrims have also been requested not to proceed on their journey till the weather clears. Most of the pilgrims on way to Badrinath are staying in Joshimath and Chamoli, Chamoli district disaster management officer N K Joshi said.
The visuals show the double-story house slowly tilting back as the mud underneath it was gradually washed away by the raging muddy water of Manimalayar until it crashed into the river which instantly swept it away leaving hardly any trace, except a wide gap where the residence of the family of four once stood.
In a letter to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Tibetian spiritual leader said, “I offer my condolences to you, to the families who have lost loved ones and to all affected by the devastation.”
The couple are health workers working at a hospital in Chengannur.
As the water level at various dams including Sholayar, Pamba, Kakki and Idamalayar are rising, the state government has called a meeting which will be chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to take stock of the situation.
The off-season rains have been attributed to western disturbance. Moderate to heavy rains have been predicted for adjoining areas in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana too, the IMD said.
More than 20 people have so far died as heavy rains have led to landslides in several parts of Kerala.
The portion of the collapsed house fell over the 80-year-old lady Leela also who was sleeping near the kitchen. Hearing the sound neighbours rushed to the spot and rescued the family members.
Several people have been injured and displaced in rain-related incidents in the southern state where dams in many districts are nearing its full capacity and small towns and villages in the hilly areas are totally cut off from the outside world.
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