Over 25 lakh affected in Assam floods; PM Modi assures support
Nearly 25.29 lakh people have been affected in 24 of the 33 districts of the state in flood-related incidents in Assam.
Guwahati: Nearly 25.29 lakh people have been affected in 24 of the 33 districts of the state in flood-related incidents in Assam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi rang up Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to take stock of the situation and assured all help and support to the state to deal with the perennial flood havoc.
"Hon''ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji took stock of the contemporary situation regarding #AssamFloods2020, #COVID19 and Baghjan Oil Well fire scenario over phone this morning," Sonowal tweeted.
"Expressing his concern & solidarity with the people, the PM assured all support to the state," he said.
An official at the Chief Minister''s Office (CMO) said Sonowal informed Modi about all the measures the state has taken so far in dealing with the problems faced by the people.
During the conversation, Sonowal also apprised the prime minister that the state government has taken steps for providing shelter to the flood-hit people in relief camps, where strict adherence to Covid-19 protocols are being ensured.
The flood has also affected 25,85,294 domestic animals and poultry across the state during the last 24 hours, it added.