The grim flood situation in Assam from the past month has caused loss of life, damages to infrastructure, road closures, crop destruction and livestock loss, among others. The deluge has also left hundreds of people homeless and unsettled.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday inspected flood-affected areas in Imphal and said that the government has discussed for making a comprehensive plan to find a permanent solution for floods in the future.
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Friday said that all concerned departments have been instructed to prevent the accumulation of water in their respective jurisdictions to prevent the risk of dengue, chikungunya, and malaria amid the monsoon season.
On the Delhi Government's preparedness for the flood, Atishi stated, "We reviewed the preparations of all concerned departments whether DDA or MCD regarding flood relief, flood evacuation and flood control. We hope that the flood situation doesn't occur in Delhi. But, if the water level in Y
The flood destroyed private property and houses worth millions. Notably, floods in these specific areas are severe, as most of the local population primarily depends upon agricultural occupations for income.
Amidst the critical flood situation in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited Dibrugarh town and reviewed the situation of flood in the town.
In anticipation of potential floods, the Yogi government has undertaken extensive preparations across the state to control the situation in the state and established 612 flood posts in 24 highly sensitive and 16 sensitive areas, where NDRF, SDRF and PAC troops have been deployed.
Swatantra Dev Singh inspected the embankments in Nagla Varan, where an alert has been issued after the recent heavy rains, to ensure they were prepared for any flooding.
The onset of the monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has led to significant disruptions across the state, with heavy rains causing the closure of over 115 roads and the disruption of 212 electricity supply schemes.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assessed the flood situation in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts on Thursday. The minister also undertook a boat ride from Guijan ghat in Tinsukia district to Mulukgaon in Dibrugarh to assess the extent of the damage due to the flood.
The flood situation in Assam is critical with a total death toll of 52 people and about 21.13 lakh people are affected in 29 districts by the second wave of flood.