Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured full cooperation from the central government to Assam’s chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma amidst the severe flood situation in the state. The flood, which is primarily caused by heavy rains in Arunachal Pradesh, has significantly affected multiple districts in Assam.
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1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma about the flood situation.
2. PM Modi assured full cooperation from the central government.
3. Assam is experiencing a second wave of floods this year due to heavy rains in Arunachal Pradesh.
4. Five major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, are flowing above the danger level.
5. Over 2,62,000 people have been affected, and 44 have died due to floods, storms, and landslides.
6. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also discussed the situation with CM Sarma.
7. Sonowal requested Sarma to provide necessary assistance to the flood victims.
8. 671 villages and 36 revenue circles in Assam remain affected by the floods.
9. Rescue operations are underway by NDRF, SDRF, and local administration.
10. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a “red alert” for several northeastern states, forecasting extremely heavy rainfall in the coming days.
