Provide assistance to floods, landslides-affected in Dima Hasao and Barak Valleys: Assam CM
May 02, 2024
Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 2 : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed authorities to ensure connectivity is restored at the earliest and all assistance is provided to flood-and landslides-affected people in Dima Hasao and Barak Valleys, an official statement said on Thursday.
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The Chief Minister's Office informed in a tweet,"HCM Dr @himantabiswa is monitoring the flooding & landslides caused by heavy rainfall in Dima Hasao and Barak Valley. HCM has directed authorities to ensure connectivity is restored at the earliest and all assistance is provided to those affected."
Heavy rainfall in the hill district of Dima Hasao has caused flooding and landslides, resulting in communication disruptions. Several areas of the district, including Haflong Town, are flooded due to heavy rainfall.
Railway service has also been disrupted due to landslides between Jatinga-Lampur and New Harangajao.
CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway Sabyasachi De told ANI over the phone that, in some parts, water and mud overflowed in the railway track.
"Now the clearing process is underway. There is no report of any railway track damage. We are on alert," Sabyasachi De said.
"Due to continuous rain, Haflong Lake is overflowing the road and damaging houses in and around the lake, in this regard, you are requested to clear the drain and make immediate arrangements to release the lake water directly into the drains. Action taken report is to be submitted to the undersigned within 3 days," District Commissioner and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority said in a letter.
