Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 61, 14 Deaths in Last 24 Hours
Modi assured the Assam government of full central support as floods left 61 dead and affected more than 7.05 lakh people, Sarma said.
- On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to discuss the state's ongoing flood crisis and pledge the Government's full support for relief efforts.
- Assam faces a grim reality with floods killing 61 people and affecting over 7.05 lakh residents across nine districts, while 25% of flood-hit areas remain inaccessible to rescue teams.
- During the conversation, Modi sought an update on the "extent of the devastation, the ongoing relief operations and the challenges we are confronting on the ground," Sarma stated.
- The Prime Minister assured Assam that the Government is prioritizing the crisis, promising "every possible support to aid our relief, rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts," according to Sarma.
- Sarma briefed the Prime Minister on measures the State is undertaking, detailing persistent efforts to reach every affected family amid the challenging conditions.
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PM Modi reviews Assam flood situation as death toll rises to 62; assures Centre's full support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the critical Assam flood situation on Saturday. He spoke with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma about ongoing relief operations. The Indian Air Force and Army are actively assisting in rescue efforts. Over 7 lakh people are affected across twelve districts in Assam. The government is providing support for relief and rebuilding initiatives.
Modi dials Himanta to enquire flood relief, offers Centre's full support
Guwahati, Jul 25 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered full support to the Assam government in dealing with the ongoing flood havoc, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. In a post on X, Sarma said that Modi called him to enquire about the prevailing flood situation. “He sought an update on the extent […]
PM Modi Assured People of Every Possible Support: Assam CM Sarma Amid Flood Situation
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to him over the prevailing flood situation in the state and assured the people of Assam that the Centre would extend "every possible support" for relief, rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts. India News | PM Modi Assured People of Every Possible Support: Assam CM Sarma Amid Flood Situation.
Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 61, 14 deaths in last 24 hours
Assam's flood death toll has reached sixty-one after fourteen more people perished. Over seven lakh people are affected across twelve districts, with Sivasagar being the worst hit. Agricultural lands and livestock have also suffered significant losses due to the ongoing deluge. Rescue operations are underway to evacuate marooned individuals to safer locations. The Chief Minister described the situation as serious and anticipates further fataliti…
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