FLOOD SITUATION GRIM IN ASSAM, SHAH SPEAKS TO CMS

10 major rivers were flowing above the danger level. Eight people have died in floods and landslides in the state.

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The flood situation in Assam was grim on Sunday as 10 major rivers were flowing above the danger level and 78,000 people affected by the deluge in more than 15 districts.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah enquired about the flood situation in the state and offered all assistance.

Eight people have died in floods and landslides in the state so far, which has affected over 78,000 residents in more than 15 districts, officials said. Road transport, train movement and ferry services were also affected by flood and landslides.

The Central Water Commission (CWC) has issued an 'orange bulletin' for the state in view of the severe flood situation as 10 major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and Barak, were flowing above the danger level.

Shah dialled Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier in the day to take stock of the situation in the state.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim and the governor of Manipur in the wake of heavy rains in their states and assured them of all possible help to tackle the situation. The home minister said that the Modi government stands like a rock in support of the people of the Northeast.