Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently conversed with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma regarding the ongoing flood crisis in the state. The Prime Minister pledged full assistance from the Centre for relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction activities. Chief Minister Sarma shared insights from the discussion, highlighting the Prime Minister’s concern for the flood impact, relief progress, and challenges faced by the state administration.
Assuring the Prime Minister of the Assam government’s relief initiatives for affected individuals, Sarma emphasized the state’s commitment to aiding all flood-affected families. Prime Minister Modi expressed sorrow over the loss of lives and property damage caused by the floods, reaffirming the Centre’s unwavering support for the people of Assam in this challenging period. Sarma conveyed the Prime Minister’s commitment to prioritizing the calamity and providing extensive support for recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Acknowledging the Prime Minister’s continuous assistance, Sarma extended gratitude on behalf of the people of Assam for Modi’s steadfast support during the flood emergency. Assam has been grappling with successive flood episodes triggered by heavy rainfall, impacting numerous districts and displacing thousands. The state disaster management authority reported over 11 lakh individuals affected by the floods, with ongoing rescue operations in various flood-hit regions.
State agencies, along with national and state disaster response forces, the Army, and rescue teams, are actively involved in evacuation, rescue, and relief operations across affected areas. The state government is managing relief camps, distributing essential supplies, and restoring damaged infrastructure while collaborating with central agencies to monitor the evolving flood situation effectively.
