• PM Modi, HM Shah assure Central Support amid Flooding in Northeast

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    PM Modi, HM Shah assure Central Support amid Flooding in Northeast

    Meanwhile, Amit Shah engaged with the Chief Ministers of the affected states to assess the situation firsthand, emphasizing the close monitoring of developments and the provision of necessary aid by authorities.

    Digital Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended their support to the people of Northeast India impacted by natural calamities, pledging comprehensive assistance. Through platform 'X', PM Modi affirmed his awareness of the ongoing circumstances and assured continuous vigilance from the central government. Meanwhile, Amit Shah engaged with the Chief Ministers of the affected states to assess the situation firsthand, emphasizing the close monitoring of developments and the provision of necessary aid by authorities.

    "Unfortunately, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and West Bengal have witnessed natural disasters in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected there. Took stock of the prevailing situation. The Central Government has assured all possible support to the states and is continuously monitoring the situation. Officials are working on the ground to assist those affected," read PM Modi's post on 'X'.

    Amit Shah's post on 'X' said, "Deeply concerned about the natural disasters triggered by Cyclone Remal in Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. Also briefed PM Shri @narendramodi Ji on the situation, who expressed solidarity with those affected. Spoke to the respective state Chief Ministers, took stock of the situation, and assured them of all possible help. Our thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with those injured for a speedy recovery. The situation is being closely monitored and authorities are providing all possible assistance to the affected."

    It's noteworthy that numerous casualties have been reported and hundreds of thousands of individuals have been impacted throughout the northeast due to flash floods, torrential rains, and landslides causing widespread devastation. Persistent rainfall and landslides have led to the isolation of certain areas in the northeast, with floodwaters engulfing railway tracks.

    As a result, due to submerged railway tracks across the region, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has halted the operations of express, passenger, and freight train services to southern Assam, Tripura, Manipur, and Mizoram starting from Tuesday.