PM Modi, Amit Shah take stock of situation

New Delhi, May 31
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took stock of the situation in Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, and West Bengal, which have been grappling with natural disasters in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal.
PM Modi, currently in Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari for a 45-hour-long meditation session at the renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial, affirmed that the Centre will provide all possible support to the States affected by natural disasters.
“My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected there. Took stock of the prevailing situation. 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,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X. PM Modi, who is currently in Tamil Nadu’s Kanyakumari for a 45-hour-long meditation session at the renowned Vivekananda Rock Memorial, said that Centre will give all possible support to the natural disaster-hit States and is continuously monitoring the situation.
Expressing solidarity, the Union Home Minister also said, “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.”
The Union Home Minister said that he has reached out to the Chief Ministers of the five affected States.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also said that the Home Minister had spoken to him over the phone and inquired about the flood situation in the State.
“Hon’ble Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji telephoned me to enquire about the flood situation in various parts of Assam, following the impact of Cyclone Remal,” Sarma shared.
The flood situation in Assam has taken a toll, affecting over 2 lakh people in nine districts, with at least six casualties reported since May 28 due to floods, rains, and storms.
Roads like Haflong-Silchar have been severed due to washouts near Harangajao, and Haflong-Harangajao faces blockages from multiple landslides.
Train services, cancelled or short-terminated due to landslides along the Haflong-Badarpur rail route, are yet to be restored, officials said.
News 18 (With input from PTI)