Guwahati, Jun 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that Union Minister for Development of the Northeastern Region (DoNER), Jyotiraditya Scindia, has assured full support from the Centre in response to the ongoing flood situation in the state.
Taking to social media, CM Sarma wrote, “Grateful to @JM_Scindia ji, Hon’ble Union Minister for DONER, for his kind concern. A short while ago, he called me to enquire about the current flood situation in Assam and assured all possible support from the Central Government for relief and rehabilitation efforts. Assam deeply appreciates his gesture and solidarity during this challenging time.”
The flood situation in Assam remains critical. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 11 people have died—six in flood-related incidents and five in landslides. Over 5.15 lakh people across 22 districts have been affected. In the last 48 hours, one person drowned in Hojai district, while two others were reported missing in Hailakandi and Dibrugarh districts.
Earlier on June 3, CM Sarma visited Cachar district to assess the flood-affected areas. He highlighted the importance of conserving wetlands such as Malini Beel, Maheesha Beel, Rangirkhaal, and Singerkhal around Silchar, stating they act as natural drainage systems that help mitigate urban flooding.
“When wetlands are lost, the situation goes haywire,” Sarma noted, adding that the state government is working on long-term policy measures to manage urban floods sustainably.
During his visit to Silchar, the Chief Minister also inspected six relief camps set up at various locations, including Government Boys’ HS School, Normal School, Kendriya Vidyalaya Silchar, Hiron Prova Sishu Mandir, Cosmic Market at Malini Beel, and Ukil Bazar LP School.
