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Amit Shah chaired a critical meeting to assess India’s flood preparedness as Assam’s death toll rose to 26. Sikkim declared a disaster after heavy rainfall triggered landslides, trapping tourists. Joint rescue operations evacuated stranded medical students in Manipur. PM Modi assured full central support to affected northeastern states.

Key Points: Amit Shah Reviews Flood Preparedness Amid Assam Sikkim Disasters

  • Amit Shah reviews long-term flood mitigation measures
  • Assam floods claim 26 lives this year
  • Sikkim rescues 1,600 tourists amid landslides
  • PM Modi assures support to northeastern states
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Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review preparedness of flood management in country

Amit Shah chairs high-level flood review as Assam deaths rise to 26 and Sikkim declares disaster amid heavy rainfall.

"Nearly 2.60 lakh people from 11 districts are still affected by the deluge – ASDMA report"

New Delhi, June 10

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday to review the country's preparedness for flood management.

As per the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shah also reviewed long-term measures being undertaken to mitigate the menace of floods in the country.

Meanwhile, floods and landslides in Assam claimed three more lives on Sunday, raising the total death toll to 26 this year, officials said.

According to the reports of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 20 people have died due to floods in the state this year so far, while six others died due to landslides.

On Sunday, three children drowned in floodwaters at the Kamalpur area in Kamrup district.

Nearly 2.60 lakh people from 11 districts, including Hailakandi, Sribhumi, Morigaon, Kamrup, Goalpara, Cachar, Nagaon, Kamrup (M), Darrang, Lakhimpur, and Golaghat, are still affected by the deluge.

Similarly, in Sikkim, several days of heavy rainfall triggered landslides, mudslides, flash floods, and rockfalls in many parts of the state.

Recently, more than 1,600 tourists were rescued by road from Lachung and Lachen valleys in a massive ground operation. The tourists, including several elderly individuals and children, were safely escorted through challenging terrain and intermittent weather disturbances.

In Sikkim, the state government has officially declared the damage caused by continuous rainfall in Mangan district since May 28 as a "disaster" under Section 22(2)(b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

In Manipur, the Fire Service, Assam Rifles, SDRF, NDRF, and Indian Army carried out joint evacuation operations to rescue stranded medical students and staff from the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal. The campus was severely affected by waterlogging due to continuous heavy rainfall.

Earlier on June 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, and Manipur Governor Ajay Bhalla to take stock of the situation caused by heavy rainfall and floods in the northeastern region.

PM Modi assured full help and support from the Centre.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the flood management article:
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Rajesh K.
Good to see the Home Minister taking proactive steps before monsoon peaks. But we need more permanent solutions - better drainage systems, early warning tech, and stricter rules against illegal construction on floodplains. Every year same story repeats in Assam and Bihar 😔
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Priya M.
Heartbreaking to hear about the children who drowned in Kamrup district. Our disaster response teams are doing heroic work, but we need better flood shelters in vulnerable areas. Kudos to the forces rescuing tourists in Sikkim too! 🙏
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Arjun S.
Why only react after floods happen? Need long-term planning like Netherlands' water management. Northeast is ecologically sensitive - climate change will make floods worse. More funds should go to prevention, not just relief.
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Sunita R.
As someone from Assam, I appreciate the Centre's attention but local administration needs to be more accountable. Relief often reaches late to remote villages. Also, why aren't we hearing about Arunachal floods which are equally bad this year?
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Vikram J.
The joint ops by Army, NDRF etc show excellent coordination. But we citizens must also do our part - stop throwing plastic that clogs drains, follow weather alerts, and help neighbors during emergencies. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Neha T.
While meetings in Delhi are important, hope they consult local experts from NE states who understand terrain-specific solutions. Traditional water management systems like Assam's 'dong' ponds could be revived alongside modern tech.

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