Assam flood situation worsens; over 262,000 affected, two more dead

Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dialed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to enquire about the current flood situation in the state. The prime minister has assured all possible help from the Centre to the state to manage the current situation. CM Sarma, while addressing the media, said that the  Brahmaputra and all its tributaries are flowing above the danger level and the situation turned critical following heavy rainfall in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah called me and assured of all help to deal with the situation,” the Assam CM said. The NDRF and Army will be on standby to deal with any emergency, he said. “All ministers, MLAs and officials have been asked to closely monitor the situation,” he added.

Altogether 2,70,628 people in 14 districts, including Brahmaputra and Barak valleys, are reeling under the deluge, officials said.