Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Modi Calls Sonowal on Assam Floods
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to check on the flood situation in Assam.
This was his second call in two days.
He also spoke to the Chief Minister earlier and promised full support.
Sonowal is in Dibrugarh, visiting affected areas.
The government has sent a team to help.
Over 6.5 lakh people are affected, and 66 have died.
The situation is improving as water levels are receding.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to enquire about the flood situation in Assam.
This was Modi's second call in two days, having previously spoken to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Sonowal is currently in Dibrugarh, assessing the situation and visiting affected areas.
The central government has sent an inter-ministerial team to Assam to provide support.
Over 6.5 lakh people remain affected in six districts, with 66 deaths reported this year.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
- What
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to enquire about the flood situation in Assam.
- When
- On Sunday, July 26
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To take stock of the flood situation and offer support.
Government Support
Local Efforts
Government Support
Government Support
The central government is providing full support and has sent an inter-ministerial team to Assam.
Local Efforts
Local efforts are also crucial in assessing and managing the situation on the ground.
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Union Minister
- Sarbananda Sonowal
- Affected People
- Over 6.5 lakh
- Death Toll
- 66
- Affected Districts
- 6