Rainstorm in northeast India, 34 lives lost

New Delhi: Heavy rains in Assam and many parts of North-East India have completely disrupted life due to floods and landslides. So far, 34 people have lost their lives in 19 districts. Similarly, hundreds of people have been affected. Around 1,200 passengers are also stranded in Sikkim. These people are still stranded there due to landslides. The water level of the Teesta river is rising. Meanwhile, the Phidang Belly Bridge connecting Mangaon to Chungthang has partially collapsed due to the heavy flow of the river. Its repair and reconstruction work is currently underway. Assam, located in the North-East, is the worst-hit state by the natural disaster. Rains and floods have added to the suffering of the people here. According to reports, around 3,60,000 people have been affected in the state. 22 deaths have been confirmed. 764 villages in 19 districts of Assam have been affected by the floods. The Assam Rifles are currently engaged in relief work. About 7,000 people have been forced to leave their homes.

Water level above danger mark

The monsoon has arrived early this year. Due to which the people of the North-East are facing the wrath of nature. The water level of five rivers flowing here is now flowing above the danger mark. Currently, the Brahmaputra, Barak, Teesta, Buridihing and Imphal rivers are flowing above the danger mark. More than 10,000 people have been kept in relief camps.

Amit Shah talks to the Chief Ministers

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to the Chief Ministers and Governors of Assam, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh over the phone and reviewed the situation. He posted on Twitter that the Central Government is providing all kinds of assistance to deal with any situation. The Modi government stands like a rock in support of the people of the North-East.

Rainwater enters hospital in Manipur

Many areas in the North-Eastern state of Manipur have been submerged due to rain. Here too, the Indian Army is carrying out relief work in the flood-affected districts. Patients were also trapped at JNIMS Hospital in Imphal due to floodwaters, who have now been shifted to a safer place.