Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visits flood-affected people

NAGAON: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday visited the relief camp set up at Phulaguri Higher Secondary School for flood-affected people of the region. The minister visited to assess the support provided and interacted with the affected people. Sarbananda Sonowal extended his heartfelt condolences to the families and next of kin of all those who lost their lives in these devastating flood. He prayed God for peace of the departed souls.

To assess the damage and destruction caused by these devastating flood, a Central team would be visiting soon, informed the Union Minister. After the visit, the team will prepare a report and submit it to the government for all possible support for people and provide assistance.

Speaking after the visit to the flood relief camp, the Union Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said, "The flood situation in Assam is grim. The government is working towards providing relief and support to all the people affected in this flood. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have enquired about the situation on ground. They have expressed concern at the fury of this unfortunate natural calamity and assured all possible help from the centre. The Union government is working with the State government to provide all possible help to people stranded and requiring support. A central team will soon visit the affected regions to gauge the level of destruction and submit a report for further action."

The officials present were advised by the Minister to take special care of women, children and senior citizens residing at the camp. The government is working towards providing all necessary relief material, including medical supplies, essential commodities, for the flood affected people in the State. The minister, while interacting with the officials, thanked all the staff for extending all possible support to the flood affected people & urged them to continue in that direction towards welfare of the people.

The Union Minister further added, "The team Assam under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma are working hard to tackle the situation. I have been talking to the Chief Minister on a regular basis in this regard. In this grave hour of crisis, our Disaster Relief Force, Assam Police, Medical fraternity, and various departments of the government are working in tandem round the clock for the welfare of the people. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of them in their effort to help flood affected people."

The Union Minister also reviewed the flood situation on the either side of National Highway between Guwahati and Raha. The Minister was briefed about rescue and relief support provided in this region, stated a press release.

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