Assam's Flood Crisis Deepens: Chief Minister Addresses State

Assam's flood situation has critically worsened due to heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The Brahmaputra and its tributaries are flowing above danger levels, affecting thousands of people. The IMD forecasts more rain, and the state is on high alert with NDRF and Army on standby.

Assam is grappling with a severe flood crisis as heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh exacerbates the situation, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday.

With the Brahmaputra and its tributaries flowing above danger levels, the situation has worsened since Sunday night. At a press conference, Sarma highlighted the IMD's forecast of continued heavy rainfall for the next few days.

The floods have severely impacted North Lakhimpur district and the Kaziranga National Park, with emergency measures in place. The government is on high alert with the NDRF and Army on standby. Ministers and officials are closely monitoring the crisis, with cabinet meetings scheduled for further review.