PM Modi dials Assam CM to enquire about flood relief, offers Centre's full support
PM Modi assures full support to Assam amid floods, expressing condolences and prioritizing relief efforts in a call to CM Himanta.
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He (Prime Minister Modi) sought an update on the extent of the devastation, the ongoing relief operations and the challenges we are confronting on the ground, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Updated - July 25, 2026 05:21 pm IST - Guwahati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. File | Photo Credit: PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (July 25, 2026) offered full support to the Assam government in dealing with the ongoing flood havoc, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
In a post on X, Mr. Sarma said that Mr. Modi called him to enquire about the prevailing flood situation.
"He sought an update on the extent of the devastation, the ongoing relief operations and the challenges we are confronting on the ground," he added.
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji telephoned me a short while ago to enquire about the prevailing #AssamFloods. He sought an update on the extent of the devastation, the ongoing relief operations and the challenges we are confronting on the ground.I briefed him on…— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 25, 2026
Mr. Sarma said that he briefed the Prime Minister on the measures the State government is undertaking and its efforts to reach out to every affected family.
"Expressing his deep condolences over the loss of lives and property, the Honourable Prime Minister assured the people of Assam that this calamity is being accorded the highest priority and the Government of India will extend every possible support to aid our relief, rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts," he added.
The people of Assam are deeply grateful to Prime Minister Modi for his reassurance and steadfast support during this difficult time, Mr. Sarma said.
The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday (July 25, 2026), even as the water level has started to recede in some parts, while 61 people have died of the deluge and over 7.05 lakh people are affected in nine districts.
Published - July 25, 2026 04:35 pm IST
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