"The flood situation in the Northeast is alarming. A large population has been affected. The state and central governments should understand the emergency and try to provide relief to all flood victims and needy people," Chowdhury said.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the flood-affected district of Cachar, Assam and interacted with the people in Relief Camps set up by the state government.
In a successful rescue operation, a group of 34 stranded individuals, including injured army personnel, their family members, and tourists, were air evacuated from Chaten and safely landed at Pakyong Greenfield Airport. The evacuation mission was carried out by two MI-17 V5 helicopters, mark
According to the flood reports of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), so far 6 people died in flood and 5 others lost their lives in landslides in the state.
In light of the recent flooding in various parts of Assam, including Lakhimpur, Cachar, and Shribhumi districts, the Assam Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party has instructed all party karyakartas (workers) to remain actively engaged in flood-affected areas, said a press statement from Assam BJP.
Expressing concern for the people affected by the floods, Nadda wrote on X, "Deeply concerned for the people affected by the continuous heavy rainfall in parts of the Northeastern states. I have directed BJP state units and Karyakartas to provide all possible assistance in accordance with
In response to the recent flooding, schools in Agartala have been converted into relief camps to accommodate affected families. A total of 130 families, comprising 464 refugees, have taken shelter at Ambedkar School. Meanwhile, Vivekananda School is currently hosting 220 refugees.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal on Monday reviewed the functioning of the Health and Family Welfare Department during a meeting held at the National Health Mission office in Guwahati, Assam.
The flood situation in Assam's Sribhumi district is still critical following incessant rainfall and the water level of the Kushiyara River and other rivers of the district has risen.
As heavy rains continued to lash parts of Northeast India, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and Manipur Fire Service launched extensive rescue operations in flood-affected areas, rescuing over 1,500 people across various districts.
According to officials, due to heavy outbursts of rainfall, six buildings and one Assam-type house in Chandmary and Bazar areas in Mizoram's Lawngtlai district were affected on Saturday evening. The district administration has rescued the people from the debris.
"There is heavy rainfall in the entire Northeastern region... I am visiting the affected areas. The secretary of the Disaster Management is also with me... Other officials are also there with me. We are making sure that food supplies are adequate... Shelters have been formed in schools... Ev