Guwahati: The Revenue and Disaster Management Department of the Assam Government has conducted a significant reshuffle in the state revenue department due to the ongoing flood season and the time-sensitive Mission Basundhara 2.0. In a notice issued, 53 officials were transferred to different circle offices, while a few vacant positions were filled through recruitment.
The notice stated that in light of the flood season and the urgency of Mission Basundhara 2.0, all officers mentioned in the transfer notifications are released from their current postings with immediate effect. This will enable them to join their new postings promptly. The officers were instructed to report to their new assignments within 48 hours, excluding the date of the notification.
“In view of the ongoing flood season and stringent timelines of Mission Basundhara 2.0, all the officers under transfer vide the notifications mentioned above stand released from their present place of posting with immediate effect to enable them to join their new place of posting expeditiously. Accordingly, all officers are directed to join their new places of posting within 48 hours excluding the date of the notification,” the notice reads.
Earlier today, the Assam Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that nearly 21,000 people in four districts of Assam have been affected by the first wave of floods. Among them, 20,768 individuals, including 2,448 children, have been affected in the Lakhimpur district. The ASDMA also mentioned that the Singra River breached two embankments in Lakhimpur, while a total of five embankments and six roads in various districts have been damaged due to continuous rainfall.
The ASDMA also noted that due to the constant rain, numerous rivers' water levels are rising. Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Cachar, and Kamrup (Metro) are the four flood-affected districts. 19 towns spread throughout five income circles are currently underwater, and the flood has harmed 1,787 animals. Furthermore, 13.50 hectares of cropland in the affected regions have been submerged.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, recently held a video conference with district commissioners and other top state officials to make sure the required preparations are made to improve flood preparedness and response systems in time for the monsoon season. He emphasised the need for all government agencies, including as NDRF, SDRF, NHAI, and NHIDC, to be attentive and support the flood victims. Sarma also gave the ASDMA instructions to activate early warning and risk communication systems to inform the public of potential flood dangers.
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