PM Modi dials Himanta to take inventory of Assam flood scenario

By PTI

GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday referred to as up Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to investigate in regards to the present flood scenario within the state and warranted all potential assist from the Centre.

Modi expressed concern over the hardships confronted by the folks affected by the deluge. “At 6 am today, Hon PM Shri @narendramodi ji called me to enquire about #flood situation in #Assam. While expressing his concerns over the hardships being faced by people due to this natural calamity, Hon PM assured all help from Central Govt. Humbled by his reassuring generosity,” Sarma tweeted.

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Assam is severely affected by floods with 18. 95 lakh folks struggling in 28 districts and 55 folks dying as a result of deluge and landslides within the state this yr.