Guwahati, July 1: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to enquire about the flood situation in the northeastern state and assured full cooperation from the central government.

Taking to X (formerly twitter), Assam CM said, “Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji called me a short while ago to enquire about the flood situation in Assam. I explained him that Assam is experiencing a second wave of floods this year due to heavy rains in Arunachal Pradesh and part of our upper Assam districts. I also briefed him about the relief measures undertaken by the state government. He assured me of full cooperation from the Government of India in this hour of crisis.”

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji called me a short while ago to enquire about the flood situation in Assam. I explained him that Assam is experiencing a second wave of floods this year due to heavy rains in Arunachal Pradesh and part of our upper Assam districts. I…

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 1, 2024

The flood situation worsened across several districts of Assam, with five major rivers, including the Brahmaputra River, flowing above the danger level mark.

According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority(ADMA), over 2,62,000 people have been affected, and 44 died due to floods, storms and landslides this year.

For five consecutive days, Dibrugarh remain under water and the residents are having a harrowing situation after rain water entered in their residents.

The Brahmaputra river in Dibrugarh has been flowing over the danger level and the river water started to enter in the town through Maijan tea garden area.

“We are continuously monitoring the situation in Dibrugarh. Our administration is taking all necessary measures and stands firmly with people of Dibrugarh and other affected areas in this hour of crisis,” said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Union minister of ports, shipping & waterways Sarbananda Sonowal also spoke to the Assam chief minister over phone regarding the flood situation in worst-affected districts such as Dibrugarh, Tinsukia and other parts of the state. Sonowal also requested Sarma to provide all necessary assistance to the flood victims.

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