'Continuously monitoring situation': PM Modi as 40 people die in Northeast due to flood, heavy rain

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday took stock of the flood and heavy rain that has run through most of the Northeast, and assured all possible help.
"Unfortunately, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and West Bengal have witnessed natural disasters in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected there.Took stock of the prevailing situation," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. He added, "The Central Government has assured all possible support to the states and is continuously monitoring the situation. Officials are working on the ground to assist those affected".

Union home minister Amit Shah also briefed the PM about the situation in Northeast and talked to the chief ministers of Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. "Deeply concerned about the natural disasters triggered by Cyclone Remal in Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. Also briefed PM Shri @narendramodi Ji on the situation, who expressed solidarity with those affected. Spoke to the respective state Chief Ministers, took stock of the situation, and assured them of all possible help," Shah said on X.

He added, "Our thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones and prayers with those injured for a speedy recovery. The situation is being closely monitored and authorities are providing all possible assistance to the affected."
At least 40 people have died and over two lakh have been affected across the northeast due to flash floods, heavy rains, and landslides triggered by Cyclone Remal over the past four days.
Incessant rain and landslides have isolated parts of the northeast, submerging railway tracks. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has cancelled express, passenger, and goods trains heading to south Assam, Tripura, Manipur, and Mizoram since Tuesday, as floodwaters inundated railway tracks across the region.
Flash floods in Assam have impacted thousands in nine districts, with the Kopili River, which flows through Assam and Meghalaya, exceeding the danger mark. Over 35,000 people have been relocated to relief camps in Assam.
Six rivers in Assam and Manipur, including the Brahmaputra and Barak, are experiencing severe flooding, endangering numerous districts in the region.