Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Home Minister Amit Shah had called him to inquire about the flood situation in the state and assured him of the central government’s full support in case of an emergency. During the interaction, Sarma informed the Union Home Minister that the situation is under control and that they are constantly monitoring the situation. Amit Shah tweeted, assuring CM Sarma of the central government’s assistance and stating that NDRF teams are already on the ground conducting relief and rescue operations. Despite the marginal improvement in the flood situation, almost 4.01 lakh people in 15 districts are still affected. According to the flood reports of the Assam Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person died in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to three so far. Over 1118 villages under 42 revenue circles in several districts have been affected by the deluge, and the water level of the Brahmaputra River is flowing above the danger level mark at Neamatighat in Jorhat district and at Tezpur in Sonitpur district.
The district administration has set up 101 relief camps and 119 relief distribution centres in 14 flood-hit districts, and 81352 people have taken shelter in these relief camps. In the last 24 hours, floodwaters breached one embankment and damaged fourteen other embankments, 213 roads, 14 bridges, several agri bundhs, school buildings, irrigation canals, and culverts. Heavy rains continue to lash the northeastern state, aggravating the situation.
The Prime Minister’s government has always been with the people of Assam during such difficult times, affirmed Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In response to his tweet, CM Sarma expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the central government’s help. While the situation appears to be under control, constant monitoring and adequate measures to aid those affected by the floods remain the need of the hour.
