1. Amit Shah assured Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of central support amid severe flooding.
2. NDRF and SDRF are operating on a war footing to provide relief and rescue efforts.
3. Shah emphasized the government’s commitment during his conversation with Sarma.
Guwahati, July 08: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the central government’s unwavering support as the state faces severe flooding due to heavy rains.
During their conversation, Shah emphasized that both the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are operating on a war footing to provide relief and rescue efforts.
“In light of the heavy rains, Assam is experiencing a flood-like situation. I spoke with Assam CM Shri @himantabiswaJi about the current conditions. The NDRF and the SDRF are working tirelessly to provide relief and rescue victims. PM Shri @narendramodiJi stands firmly with the people of Assam, committed to offering all possible assistance during these challenging times,” Shah stated in a post on ‘X’.
On account of the heavy rains, a flood-like situation has occurred in Assam. Spoke with Assam CM Shri @himantabiswa Ji about the ongoing situation. The NDRF and the SDRF are working on a war footing, providing relief and rescuing the victims. PM Shri @narendramodi Ji stands…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 6, 2024
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The ongoing floods over the past month have wreaked havoc across Assam, leading to loss of life, extensive infrastructure damage, road closures, crop destruction, and loss of livestock. The deluge has rendered hundreds homeless and displaced, affecting over 2.42 million people across 30 districts.
Dhubri district is among the hardest hit, with 775,721 people affected. Agricultural lands have suffered severely, with 63,490.97 hectares of crops submerged, and 3,518 villages across 112 revenue circles inundated.
Additionally, at least 92 animals have died due to drowning or while receiving treatment, while 95 animals have been rescued from Kaziranga National Park, Bokakhat, according to official data.
The water levels of the Brahmaputra River have risen above the danger mark at several locations, including Neamatighat, Guwahati, Goalpara, and Dhubri. Other districts facing severe flooding include Cachar, Kamrup, Hailakandi, Hojai, Nagaon, Morigaon, Goalpara, Dibrugarh, Nalbari, Dhemaji, Bongaigaon, Lakhimpur, Jorhat, Sonitpur, Kokrajhar, Karimganj, South Salmara, Tinsukia, Charaideo, Barpeta, Karbi Anglong, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Chirang, Majuli, Biswanath, Darrang, Karbi Anglong West, and Kamrup Metropolitan.
The central government’s active involvement and coordination with state agencies aim to mitigate the disaster’s impact and ensure timely assistance to the affected populations.