Guwahati, July 20: The Assam government has requested the Centre to declare two waves of floods in 2004 as severe calamities.

An eight-member high-level Inter-ministerial Central Team (IMCT) from different Ministries of Govt. of India visited various districts of Assam for assessment of the flood damages from July 18 to 20.

The team led by Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Mihir Kumar, wrapped up their flood damage assessment after deliberating with the senior officials of Govt. of Assam today.

Earlier the Inter-Ministerial Central Team was divided into 2 groups and visited the flood-affected districts of Dibrugarh, Majuli, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Cachar, Karimganj & Hailakandi. The Central Team inquired and assessed the damages and loss of livelihood and property in the visiting districts of Assam during the meeting. During their visit, they interacted with the local officials and visited flood-damaged sites.

The meeting today was chaired by Ajay Tiwari, Addl. Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Assam. Speaking on the impacts of flood Tiwari said that Cyclone Remal triggered the first wave of floods and the state has already encountered two waves which have affected humans, livestock, and wildlife alike.

The IMCT was also requested to recommend the release of Rs 500 Crores from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) on an interim basis.

Mihir Kumar said the team had a bird’s eye view of the damages caused by the recent Assam Floods. He elaborated on the assessment done by the team on the grounds and highlighted the severe inundation of agricultural lands that these two waves of floods had caused. Kumar appreciated the level of preparedness displayed by the districts and the Govt of Assam and the prompt and effective relief operation undertaken in the flood-affected areas.

The meeting was also attended by officers of various departments Govt. of Assam, the Indian Army, and NDRF. Deputy Commissioners of flood-affected districts joined virtually and shared their issues with the IMCT.

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