Itanagar, Jul 25 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday expressed his solidarity with the people of flood-hit Assam, offering thoughts and prayers to every family impacted by the devastating deluge in the neighbouring state.
In a social media post, Khandu praised the multi-agency rescue and relief efforts being carried out across the inundated regions.
“My thoughts and prayers are with every family affected by the devastating floods in Assam. Salute to the NDRF, SDRF, Armed Forces, police personnel, volunteers, and everyone working tirelessly in rescue and relief operations,” the chief minister said.
Extending his support to the victims, Khandu added, “May those affected find strength, safety, and hope. Praying for the waters to recede soon and for Assam to recover stronger.” The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday even as the water level has started to recede in some parts, while 61 people have died of the deluge and over 7.05 lakh people are affected in nine districts.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority’s daily flood report, more than 7,05,100 people have been affected in Charaideo, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Hojai, Jorhat, Karbi Anglong, Nagaon and Sivasagar districts. PTI COR RG
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