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Cyclone Remal aftermath: Assam CM Himanta thanks Amit Shah for assuring support

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for assuring complete support of the Centre in these trying times as the state witnesses natural disasters triggered by Cyclone Remal.

ANI May 31, 2024 21:01 IST googleads

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Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 31 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for assuring complete support of the Centre in these trying times as the state witnesses natural disasters triggered by Cyclone Remal.
The chief minister said that Amit Shah spoke to him on the phone to enquire about the flood situation in various parts of the state.
https://x.com/himantabiswa/status/1796501446508290484
In a post on X, CM Biswa said, "Hon'ble Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji telephoned me to enquire about the flood situation in various parts of Assam, following the impact of Cyclone Remal. He has assured us the complete support of the Government of India in these trying times. We are grateful for his proactive efforts."
The flood situation in Assam on Thursday has deteriorated, as nearly 2 lakh people, including 36,000 children from 9 districts of the state have been affected in the deluge.
According to the reports of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one female died in the Lala revenue circle area in Hailakandi district after she drowned in flood waters.
Over 1.02 lakh people have been affected alone in Cachar district, while nearly 37,000 people have been affected in Karimganj district, 22354 people in Nagaon district, 22058 people in Hojai district, and 14308 people in Hailakandi district.

386 villages under 22 revenue circles in Nagaon, Hojai, Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, and Dima Hasao districts have been affected by the flood.
The flood waters submerged 3238.8 hectares of crop area in the flood-hit districts.The administration has set up 110 relief camps and distribution centres in 9 flood-hit districts, where 35640 people took shelter.
More than 2.34 lakh domestic animals have also been affected. The flood report of ASDMA stated that, on Thursday, the flood waters damaged 13 roads and breached one embankment in Karimganj district.
The water level of the Kopili River at Kampur in Nagaon district is flowing above the danger level mark. (ANI)

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