Floods: Mayhem continues as heavy rains wreaks havoc in Assam
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Devastating floods
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CM visits relief camps
Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma visited a few relief camps sheltering affected people in Kamrup and Darrang districts. Sarma visited the inundated Rangia town in Kamrup district, with state BJP president and local MLA Bhabesh Kalita. He also visited relief camps at Fatima Convent School and Kolajal where affected people have taken shelter.
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PM Modi takes stock of the situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called up Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to enquire about the current flood situation in the state and assured all possible help from the Centre. Modi expressed concern over the hardships faced by the people affected by the deluge.
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Second wave of floods and landslides
The toll in the current second wave of floods and landslides in the state has increased to 63 as two deaths each were reported from Barpeta and Karimganj while one each died in Darrang, Hailakandi, Nalbari and Sonitpur districts.
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Number of people rescued so far
Eight people, including three children, were reported missing after a boat capsize in Hojai district on Friday night. They are from the districts of Hojai, Bajali, West Karbi Anglong, Kokrajhar and Tamulpur. Altogether 21 people were rescued there.
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Assam CM
''The administration has been directed to ensure relief supplies and evacuate people from vulnerable areas to relief camps. The Army is ready to provide assistance and the deputy commissioners have been asked to take their help when required. NDRF and SDRF personnel are evacuating affected people to safer places,'' Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma told reporters.