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The flood situation in Assam further deteriorated on Wednesday with one more person dead in Darrang district, the toll rose to nine in the current pre-monsoon floods and landslides in Assam as more than 6.62 lakh people have been affected in 27 of the state’s 34 districts, officials said. According
The ferry services between Majuli and Nimati have been suspended indefinitely due to heavy rains and the rising water levels of the Brahmaputra River. Following incessant rainfall in Assam, the water level of the Brahmaputra river is rising. The administration informed that the suspension will remain effective till further notice.
Assam Minister Atul Bora’s Escort Vehicle met with an accident on Thursday (May 19) where the driver has been critically injured. The accident took place while the minister was on his way to Hojai to review flood situation. The injured driver has been taken to hospital for his treatment.
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that the Government of India has sanctioned ₹1,000 crores for Assam to deal with the current flood situation in Assam. CM Sarma also informed that the State Government has already released ₹150 cr to the district authorities. Taking to Twitter
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday (May 18) chaired a weekly cabinet meeting in Guwahati where several key decisions were taken on initiating emergency flights between Silchar and Guwahati at subsidized rate, online medical reimbursement for Government employees, purchase of power to meet growing demand, framing of Assam