Union Home Minister Amit Shah discussed the overall flood situation in Assam with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the phone and assured all possible help from the Centre.
The Home Minister in tweets, “Concerned about the situation in the wake of heavy rainfall in parts of Assam. Spoke to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to take stock of the situation. NDRF teams are already been deployed. Assured all possible help from the central government.”
Defence spokesman, Lt Col Angom Bobin Singh said, “A swift and coordinated action was carried out by both the teams to rescue precious lives caught in the flood. Priority was given to women, the elderly, and young children. The timely and swift action resulted in lives being saved and a major disaster is averted”.
Around 500 villagers were rescued by both the parties of the Srikona Battalion of Assam Rifles and Army troops. An ASDMA bulletin said that at least 4,03,352 people, including 80,659 children and 1,39,541 women, have been affected and around 1,900 houses have been either partially or fully damaged in 1,089 villages under 26 districts. Over 39,558 people have taken shelter in 89 relief camps.
