Guwahati, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the state government has requested the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force to remain on standby for possible evacuation and rescue operations as the flood situation in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat districts continues to deteriorate.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the state government has taken the step as a precautionary measure to ensure a swift response if the flood situation worsens further in the affected districts.
“As the flood situation in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat continues to worsen, the Government of Assam has requested the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force to be on standby to support evacuation and rescue operations, if required,” Sarma said.
The Chief Minister also directed four senior ministers – Finance Minister Ajanta Neog, Industries and Commerce Minister Bimal Bora, Water Resources Minister Keshab Mahanta and Cabinet Minister Sushanta Borgohain – to immediately visit the affected areas to oversee relief measures.
According to Sarma, the ministers have been instructed to supervise relief operations on the ground and ensure that every flood-affected family receives timely assistance from the administration.
“I have also directed my colleagues, Smt. Ajanta Neog, Shri Bimal Bora, Shri Keshab Mahanta and Shri Sushanta Borgohain to immediately reach the affected areas, supervise relief efforts and ensure that every affected family receives timely assistance,” he said.
The Chief Minister asserted that the safety and well-being of the people remain the state government’s highest priority and said he is personally monitoring the evolving flood situation round the clock.
“The safety and well-being of our people is our highest priority. I am monitoring the situation round the clock, and we will take every necessary step to protect lives and provide all possible relief,” Sarma added.
The fresh statement comes amid rising floodwaters in parts of Upper Assam, with authorities intensifying preparedness and relief measures in vulnerable districts.
Source: IANS
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