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Assam flood toll rises to 97; over 1.68 lakh affected as Sivasagar rail link resumes

Assam flood toll rises to 97; over 1.68 lakh affected as Sivasagar rail link resumes

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The flood situation in Assam continued to remain critical on Friday, with two more people losing their lives, taking this year’s flood death toll to 97. Although relief operations are underway across the state, more than 1.68 lakh people in 15 districts continue to face the impact of the deluge, with thousands still displaced and large stretches of agricultural land remaining submerged. The latest fatalities were reported from Golaghat and Udalguri districts, according to officials. Golaghat, Sivasagar and Jorhat remain among the worst-hit districts, while floodwaters continue to affect Kamrup Metropolitan, Kamrup, Nagaon, Darrang, Sonitpur, Hojai, Lakhimpur, Biswanath, Charaideo, Karbi Anglong and Dhemaji. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Zero tolerance for attempts to disrupt Kanwar Yatra: Adityanath

Zero tolerance for attempts to disrupt Kanwar Yatra: Adityanath

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Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to adopt a zero-tolerance approach against anyone attempting to disrupt the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, saying the pilgrimage reflects faith, discipline and social harmony and any attempt to disturb communal harmony or spread rumours must be dealt with firmly. Zero tolerance for attempts to disrupt Kanwar Yatra: Adityanath Adityanath said misinformation should be countered immediately with factual clarification and asserted that lawlessness during religious events would not be tolerated. He said the Kanwar Yatra had emerged as an example of social harmony at a time when attempts were being made to spread caste-based hatred. According to an official statement, the ADG, Meerut, informed the chief minister during a review meeting that authorities were receiving full cooperation from neighbouring states, while the Ghaziabad Police Commissioner said around 70,000 Kanwar pilgrims had passed through the district so far and the number was expected to rise over the next two days. The chief minister directed officials to maintain special vigil in Bareilly in view of the simultaneous Kanwar …

Himanta Sarma assures comprehensive rehabilitation for Assam flood victims

Himanta Sarma assures comprehensive rehabilitation for Assam flood victims

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has assured comprehensive rehabilitation for families affected by the recent floods after touring the worst-hit districts. The government said its focus is now shifting from emergency relief to rebuilding homes, restoring infrastructure and helping people return to normal life Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Death toll reaches 87 as IMD warns of more rain

Death toll reaches 87 as IMD warns of more rain

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The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Tuesday as water levels receded across several inundated areas, but the death toll continued to climb, reaching 87 after two more fatalities were reported from Sivasagar district. Despite the gradual withdrawal of floodwaters, nearly 1.28 lakh people across six districts remain affected, while authorities continue relief and rehabilitation efforts. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the two latest deaths were reported in Sivasagar over the past 24 hours. Officials said that although rainfall continued overnight in several parts of Upper Assam, the receding water has provided some relief to residents who had been stranded by the deluge for days. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

LJP begins relief drive in Sivasagar as death toll reaches 80

LJP begins relief drive in Sivasagar as death toll reaches 80

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As Assam’s flood death toll rose to 80 and nearly 1.92 lakh people remained affected, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) launched a large-scale relief operation in Sivasagar. The party said it aims to provide food to 15,000 people daily for 10 days and will also set up medical camps in the flood-hit region Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Bhumi Pednekkar: Many important issues across the country not getting a platform, Assam floods one of them

Bhumi Pednekkar: Many important issues across the country not getting a platform, Assam floods one of them

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The situation unfolding in Assam, because of the floods, is worrying. Actor Bhumi Satish Pednekkar, taking note of the same, took to Instagram and posted a video, appealing to people to come forward and help. Speaking to us, she says, “At this point, large parts of the country have come together for a unified voice. A lot of important things across the country are not getting a platform, and one of those things are the Assam floods.” Bhumi Satish Pednekkar Someone got in touch with Bhumi because she has worked for flood relief in the past. “That’s when I realised how disastrous the entire situation, is. There have been torrential flash floods for a week now, in over 25 districts. Over 9 lakh people have been affected. The death toll has crossed 50, dead bodies are floating… and the amount of cattle that has been swept away in the flood.” The actor emphasises on why the need of the hour is not to leave everything to the authorities, but rather extend a helping hand. “Of …

Centre assures support as Arunachal floods kill 4, affect over 90,000 people

Centre assures support as Arunachal floods kill 4, affect over 90,000 people

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The Centre on Wednesday assured Arunachal Pradesh of full support for relief, rehabilitation and long-term flood mitigation as death toll from flash floods and landslides rose to four, with 90,499 people affected across the state since June 24. Union ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju visited the flood-affected Keyi Panyor district. (HT Sourced Photo) Union ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju, who visited the flood-affected Keyi Panyor district along with chief minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday, said the Centre would work closely with the state government to restore normalcy and rebuild damaged infrastructure. Khandu described the destruction caused by the swollen Sibo Korong river as “massive” and said the state government would prepare a permanent flood protection plan for the river basin in coordination with the Centre. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), 90,499 people in 251 villages have been affected by the floods and landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall. The disaster has left 21 people injured, while two persons remain missing. Chouhan said the Centre would extend assistance to the …

Central government allocates Rs 5,858.60 crore for flood relief in 14 states – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Representative image The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has announced the release of Rs 5,858.60 crore to assist 14 states affected by recent floods, with funds allocated from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and as an advance from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). In response to the severe weather conditions this monsoon season, Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) have been dispatched to states including Assam, Mizoram, Kerala, Tripura, Nagaland, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Manipur to conduct on-ground assessments of the damage incurred. The IMCTs will soon be sent to Bihar and West Bengal for similar evaluations of flood impact, as these states have also experienced significant flooding. Following the completion of these assessments, additional financial assistance from the NDRF will be allocated to the affected regions using established protocols. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the government has already disbursed over Rs 14,958 crore to 21 states this year. The recent funds include specific allocations such as Rs 1,492 crore to …

राहत पर विवादः तमिलनाडु में बारिश से हुए नुकसान पर केन्द्र व राज्य सरकार की बातचीत

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तमिलनाडु में भारी बारिश के दो दौर के बाद बाढ़ राहत को लेकर केंद्र और राज्य सरकार के बीच की हालिया विवाद ने उन लोगों को निराश किया है जो अपनी जिंदगी दोबारा खड़ी करने के लिए जूझ रहे हैं। कुछ शब्दों को लेकर केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण और राज्य के युवा कल्याण मंत्री उदयनिधि स्टालिन के बीच रार नहीं ठननी चाहिए थी। इसके बजाय, सारा ध्यान 17-18 दिसंबर को बारिश से बेहाल हुए इस दक्षिणी राज्य में सामान्य स्थिति की बहाली सुनिश्चित करने पर केंद्रित होना चाहिए। खुशकिस्मती की बात है कि प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने बेहतर अक्लमंदी दिखायी और उन्होंने मुख्यमंत्री एम.के. स्टालिन को केंद्र के समर्थन का भरोसा दिलाया। इससे पहले, स्टालिन ने नयी दिल्ली में प्रधानमंत्री मोदी के साथ बैठक में 7,033 करोड़ रुपये की अंतरिम राहत निधियों और चेन्नई इलाके में मिचौंग चक्रवात से पहले हुए नुकसान के लिए 12,659 करोड़ रुपये की अंतिम राहत निधि की मांग की। वह प्रधानमंत्री राहत कोष से दक्षिणी जिलों के लिए 2,000 करोड़ रुपये भी चाह रहे थे। राज्य ने केंद्र सरकार …