Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has personally reviewed the flood situation plaguing the state. This high-level intervention will be followed by the deployment of an inter-ministerial central team, tasked with conducting a comprehensive assessment of the damage caused by the incessant rains and rising waters across Assam.
Addressing the media, Chief Minister Sarma confirmed that the Union Home Minister made direct inquiries into the prevailing flood crisis. The upcoming visit by the central team underscores the Union government's commitment to understanding the full extent of the devastation and determining the necessary support for the affected regions.
While specific dates for the team's arrival were not immediately disclosed, officials anticipate their visit will occur swiftly to gather first-hand information. This assessment is crucial for facilitating appropriate relief and rehabilitation efforts, ensuring that state-level measures are augmented by central assistance where most needed. The focus will be on evaluating losses to infrastructure, agriculture, and residential areas, among other sectors.
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