New Delhi: India Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday dialled 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 Union 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.