Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (May 31) expressed concern over the flood situation in the northeastern states of India. Triggered by Cyclone Remal, Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Mizoram have been hit by heavy rainfall resulting in severe floods.
In a social media post, PM Modi wrote, “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.”
Assuring support to the affected states, PM Modi added, “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.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also assured all possible assistance to the Northeast states. He informed that he had briefed PM Modi on the situation. “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,” Amit Shah wrote in a social media post.
“Spoke to the respective state Chief Ministers, took stock of the situation, and assured them of all possible help. 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 added.