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Assam CM on flood situation: Centre ready to extend every possible assistance
"The Central Government is ready to extend as much possible assistance to those affected. I met people in the relief camps and they informed that they are receiving food supply from the government on time. We will do assessment and submit a report soon," Sonowal said.
Golaghat: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that the Central Government is ready to extend every possible assistance to the people who have been affected by the tragic floods in the state and adjoining areas in the north-east, adding people are receiving food supplies on time.
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"The Central Government is ready to extend as much possible assistance to those affected. I met people in the relief camps and they informed that they are receiving food supply from the government on time. We will do assessment and submit a report soon," Sonowal said.
On his visit to the Kaziranga National Park, he said that there are two veterinary doctors at the moment to take care of animals' health.
"We have not lagged behind in giving reliefs to the public as being alleged by the Opposition," he added.
Meanwhile, the locals have been shifted to safer places after massive inundation in Assam following incessant rains causing floods.
Sonowal, earlier on Tuesday, had paid a visit to Lahorighat of the state's Morigaon district and took stock of the measures that the Water Resources Department has taken so far to control the menace.
He directed the department to take immediate steps to contain erosion.
Sonowal convened a high-level meeting at the circuit house, Morigaon, and reviewed the situation emanated from flood and erosion in the district. (ANI)