As the flood scenario in Assam continues to be grim with at least 7 dead since June 10, and over 4 lakh people affected in 15 districts, Union Home Minister Amit Shah today spoke to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and took stock of the situation.
The Union Home Minister has assured CM Sarma of all possible help the state needs during these difficult times.
HM Amit Shah also said that the BJP government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands firm as it has always been with the people of Assam in these difficult times.
“Due to heavy rain, the people in parts of Assam are braving a flood-like situation. I have spoken to CM Shri @himantabiswaJi and assured all possible assistance. NDRF teams are already on the ground conducting relief and rescue operations and adequate forces are on standby. The Modi government stands firm as it has always been with the people of Assam in these difficult times,” HM Shah tweeted.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude towards HM Amit Shah for his proactive response and concern regarding the state’s flood situation and said that the state government is on high alert and providing all assistance to the affected persons.
“Gratitude Hon’ble Home Minister for your proactive response & concern regarding the flood situation in Assam. The Assam Government is on high alert and providing all assistance to the affected persons. We are grateful to Hon PM Shri @narendramodi Ji for all the help to the state from Government of India,” tweeted CM Sarma.
The number of human casualties due to floods in the state has increased to 7, according to official figures.
As many as, 1118 villages under 42 revenue circles in Bajali, Baksa, Barpeta, Chirang, Darrang, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kamrup, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, Tamulpur districts have been affected by the deluge.
Over 81,000 people are taking shelter in 220 relief camps that have been set up in various flood-hit areas of the state.
Meanwhile, the Brahmaputra River is flowing above the danger mark at Neamatighat at Jorhat.
These are details as of yesterday.
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