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Assam Floods: Central Support Amid Rising Rainfall and Uncertainty

Assam Floods: Central Support Amid Rising Rainfall and Uncertainty
Amit Shah reviews Assam flood situation again, assures Centre's full support as IMD warns of more rain · CNBC TV 18

The big floods in Assam have mostly stopped, but many people still can't go home because their houses are damaged or covered in mud.

The central government, led by Home Minister Amit Shah, has promised full help to clean up and rebuild.

A special team from the government checked how bad the damage is.

The weather office says more heavy rain is expected in the next few days, which could make things worse.

The state chief minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said that many people can't return because roads are blocked and houses are ruined.

He also said the state can handle the situation without needing help from other countries.

Key facts

Flood Status
Receded but damage remains
Central Support
Confirmed
Assessment Team
Inter-Ministerial Central Team
Rainfall Forecast
Heavy to very heavy for next 3 days
Affected Population
Over 300,000 people

Quotes

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Chief Minister of Assam

“Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji telephoned me a short while ago to review the ongoing relief efforts in the wake of the #AssamFloods.”
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“People cannot return to their homes as their houses have either been damaged or filled with mud and silt.”
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