Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia reviewed the flood situation across the Northeast following incessant rainfall over the past several days and assured the affected states of full support from the Centre. Scindia spoke with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and Manipur Chief Minister N.
Biren Singh to review the prevailing flood situation and assess the ongoing rescue, relief, and restoration efforts in the affected areas. During the interactions, the Union Minister took stock of the ground situation and assured the Chief Ministers of every possible support and assistance from the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) to safeguard lives, strengthen relief operations, and restore normalcy at the earliest. Assam remains among the worst-affected states, with flooding reported in six districts, while Arunachal Pradesh has witnessed flood-related devastation in 12 of its 28 districts following continuous heavy rainfall.
Sikkim and Manipur are also experiencing adverse weather conditions, while Meghalaya remains on alert. Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura continue to be closely monitored in view of the prevailing weather conditions across the region. The DoNER Ministry is closely monitoring the evolving situation and remains in constant coordination with the concerned state governments and Central agencies to facilitate timely assistance wherever required.
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju visited Arunachal Pradesh to assess the flood situation in the state. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, along with Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju, visited the flood-ravaged areas of Hoj and Potin in Keyi Panyor district, where three people have lost their lives so far and two others are still missing. The Chief Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his prompt concern and support in deputing the two Union Ministers to personally assess the situation on the ground.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also thanked DoNER Minister Scindia for speaking with him to assess the flood situation in the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had separately spoken to the Chief Ministers of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh on Monday to review the flood situation in the two Northeastern states and assured them of all possible assistance from the Centre.
