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Centre deputes Ministers to assess damage in flood hit Arunachal Twelve of the State’s 28 districts have been affected; at least three people have died, roads, bridges, and houses have been damaged; Assam’s Dhemaji district has suffered too

Assam govt asks DCs to hold coordination meetings in view of drought ... Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota issued an order after the Chief Minister's Office had asked the concerned departments to implement the measures with immediate effect. The Chief Secretary asked all DCs to intensify awareness and enrollment under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), especially in drought-prone areas. "Insurance companies should be pursued to open special counters at district and block levels for quick enrollment. Farmers shall be encouraged to enroll in PMFBY as the deadline is extended for Sali Paddy up to August 20th, 2025. All DCs shall urgently assess the functionality of irrigation schemes in affected areas and ensure restoration wherever required. Departments concerned shall deploy resources to activate pump sets, minor irrigation channels and utilize other water sources for supplemental irrigation," the Assam Chief Secretary said in the order. For seed availability, the Chief Secretary directed the agriculture department to ensure adequate stock of Bina 10, Bina 11 or any other suitable short-duration paddy varieties for immediate supply to farmers. "District Agriculture Officer…

Four rescued from Sisiri River in Arunachal as Assam floods Assam is dealing with its first major floods Four rescued from Sisiri River in Arunachal as Assam floods India Jun 29, 2026 Four people stranded in Arunachal Pradesh's Dambuk area were rescued from the overflowing Sisiri River after a tense operation involving NDRF, state police, and ITBP teams. At the same time, Assam is dealing with its first major floods of the year, which have cut off roads and impacted daily life across six districts. Dambuk raft flipped, IAF airlifted survivors The rescue wasn't easy: strong currents flipped the evacuation raft, forcing rescuers to swim for safety or cling to whatever they could. In the end, everyone made it out safely thanks to an Indian Air Force helicopter airlift. As Dambuk MLA Puinnyo Apum shared, all those rescued are now back with their families. Assam floods affect over 15,000 people Flooding in Dhemaji and five other districts has affected over 15,000 people and forced many into relief camps. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has promised full support after checking in with Assam's chief minister on the situation.

Amit Shah dials Assam CM to discuss flood-like situation in parts of State The State government is “mobilising all its resources to prioritise the immediate safety and long-term rehabilitation of all affected families”, he said

Deputed by Centre, Union Ministers Shivraj and Rijiju assess flood ... GUWAHATI: The Central government deputed ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju to assess the flood situation and the damages caused in Arunachal Pradesh, even as one person died in the deluge in Assam. The floods in the two neighbouring states were triggered by heavy monsoon rains. Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for deputing the two ministers to assess the ground situation, Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu said his government’s immediate priority was to ensure swift relief for every affected family, restore essential services, and expedite the reconstruction of the areas impacted by the floods. He posted on X that with this commitment, he and the two Union ministers were on the ground in one of the affected districts, Keyi Panyor, on Tuesday to assess the situation firsthand, review the ongoing response, and understand the immediate requirements of the affected communities. Khandu also called on Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) and briefed him on the prevailing flood situation. He apprised Parnaik about the measures being undertaken by the government to provide relief and ensure the s…

Amit Shah Dials Assam CM to Discuss Flood-Like Situation in Parts of State Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday called Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to discuss the flood-like situation in parts of the state, officials said Shah sought to know the extent of damage, if any, caused by the swelling rivers of the state, and offered all help from the Centre in handling the situation, they said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), nearly 16,000 people have been affected by floods in 69 villages across four revenue circles in Dhemaji. “I’ve been closely monitoring the flood situation ever since it unfolded in Dhemaji. We are deeply saddened by the impact it has had on the lives of our people. In this difficult time, we stand firmly with them,” Sarma had posted on X on Sunday. The state government is “mobilising all its resources to prioritise the immediate safety and long-term rehabilitation of all affected families”, he said. “We are leaving no stone unturned to mitigate the impact of this flood on our people,” Sarma added. A spokesperson for the North Frontier Railway (NFR) earlier said that on account of flooding and bank erosion affe…

Amit Shah reviews flood relief measures in Assam Assam Amit Shah discusses flood relief measures in Assam with CM Sarma TNM (With ANI Inputs) | Published On: Jun 29, 2026 ANI Photo | Amit Shah discusses flood relief measures in Assam with CM Sarma Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a phone call with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 29 to discuss the flood situation in the Dhemaji district. CM Sarma informed Mr Shah about the relief and rehabilitation efforts being implemented by the state government to address the crisis. In a post on ‘X’, Sarma stated, “I thank Hon’ble Home Minister Amit Shah for his phone call and enquiring about the flood situation in Dhemaji. I have briefed him on the relief and rehabilitation measures presently underway. He has also assured us all possible support and assistance from the Government of India to deal with this situation.” Also Read Dharmendra Pradhan offers prayers at Puri Jagannath Temple on Deva Snana Purnima Fire breaks out at Patna factory, no casualties reported UP government to ensure impartial probe into Ram Mandir donation theft case The first wave of floods in Assam has affected over 22,000 people across six districts, …

ASDMA Orders Safe Shelters in Landslide-Prone Assam Districts Assam Top Stories ASDMA Orders Safe Shelters in Landslide-Prone Assam Districts ASDMA has directed Assam's landslide-prone districts to identify and publicise safe shelters, urging vulnerable residents to relocate ahead of the monsoon. PratidinTime News Desk 23 May 2025 08:09 IST Follow Us New Update With the onset of the rainy season and the heightened risk of floods and landslides, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority ( ASDMA ) on Thursday issued an urgent directive to all landslide-prone districts to identify and publicise safe shelters for at-risk populations. In an official notification, ASDMA instructed the administrations of Cachar, Dima Hasao, Hailakandi, Kamrup, Kamrup Metro, Karbi Anglong, Sribhumi, and West Karbi Anglong districts to immediately map out landslide-prone areas and notify designated relief camps to house vulnerable residents in the event of a landslide. These shelters must be widely publicised to ensure easy accessibility for the affected population. Emphasising the need for preparedness, the authority highlighted the importance of proactive relocation of residents from high-risk zones.…

Amit Shah dials Assam CM to discuss flood-like situation in parts of state NEW DELHI:Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday called Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to discuss the flood-like situation in parts of the state, officials said. Shah sought to know the extent of damage, if any, caused by the swelling rivers of the state, and offered all help from the Centre in handling the situation, they said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), nearly 16,000 people have been affected by floods in 69 villages across four revenue circles in Dhemaji. “I’ve been closely monitoring the flood situation ever since it unfolded in Dhemaji. We are deeply saddened by the impact it has had on the lives of our people. In this difficult time, we stand firmly with them,” Sarma had posted on X on Sunday. I thank Hon’ble Home Minister Shri@AmitShahJi for his phone call and enquiring about the flood situation in Dhemaji.I have briefed him on the relief and rehabilitation measures presently underway. He has also assured us all possible support and assistance from the Government… The state government is “mobilising all its resources to prioritise the immediate…

Amit Shah Speaks To Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma On Flood Situation ... New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday called Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to discuss the flood-like situation in parts of the state, officials said. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? — HubSpot (@HubSpot) Shah sought to know the extent of damage, if any, caused by the swelling rivers of the state, and offered all help from the Centre in handling the situation, they said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), nearly 16,000 people have been affected by floods in 69 villages across four revenue circles in Dhemaji. Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? — HubSpot (@HubSpot) Let us know! 👂 What type of content would you like to see from us this year? — HubSpot (@HubSpot) “I’ve been closely monitoring the flood situation ever since it unfolded in Dhemaji. We are deeply saddened by the impact it has had on the lives of our people. In this difficult time, we stand firmly with them,” Sarma had posted on X on Sunday. The state government is “mobilising all its resources to prioritise the…

Shah dials Assam CM to discuss flood situation - ThePrint Home India Shah dials Assam CM to discuss flood situation India Shah dials Assam CM to discuss flood situation PTI 06 July, 2024 06:46 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ Guwahati, Jul 6 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma about the flood situation in the state and assured him of all assistance to the people in these challenging times. The chief minister thanked him for his concern and support. ”On account of the heavy rains, a flood-like situation has occurred in Assam. Spoke with Assam CM Shri@himantabiswaji about the ongoing situation,” Shah posted on X. Show Full Article The NDRF and the SDRF are working on a war footing, providing relief and rescuing the victims, he said. ”PM Shri@narendramodi ji stands firmly with the people of Assam and is committed to providing all possible assistance to the state in these challenging times,” Shah added. Replying to the post, Sarma said, ”Hon’ble Home MinisterShri @AmitShah ji, thank you so much for your concern and support. The government led by Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji h…