Assam Floods: Government Ramps Up Support Amid Crisis

The flood situation in Assam is gradually improving, though over 5 lakh people in 17 districts remain affected. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Odisha CM Mohan Majhi have offered support, while Prime Minister Modi assured continual help. Relief efforts are underway with numerous camps providing aid.

The flood situation in Assam has shown signs of improvement, although more than 5 lakh people across 17 districts are still grappling with the aftermath, official sources confirmed on Tuesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached out to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to convey the central government's commitment to providing all necessary assistance. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi also extended support by offering his state's disaster management resources.

Governor Gulab Chand Kataria met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, briefing him on the current flood conditions. Modi reiterated the central government's support to Assam, promising aid in the ongoing rehabilitation efforts. Presently, over 5,11,000 individuals are impacted, a marginal drop from the previous count of 5.97 lakh on Sunday. The worst-hit areas include Cachar, Dhubri, and Nagaon.

Relief operations are actively underway, with more than 100 camps providing shelter to nearly 25,000 displaced residents. Major rivers like the Brahmaputra and Burhidihing continue to flow above the danger mark. Efforts are being made to manage and mitigate the crisis with the Centre promising to augment all possible assistance to the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)