PM Modi reviews flood situation with Arunachal, Nagaland MPs; assures Central support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a highlevel meeting in New Delhi with key parliamentary representatives from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland to evaluate the grim flood situation widespread landslide damage and ongoing rescue operations across both northeastern statesThe discussions focused on mobilising immediate central assistance fasttracking infrastructure rehabilitation and coordinating relief efforts for displaced families battered by continuous monsoon downpoursAfter the meeting PM Modi posted on X that the Centre will continue to work with both state governments to tackle the challenges and prayed for the safety and wellbeing of all affectedHad a meeting with MPs from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland We talked about the situation in these states in the wake of floods there The Central Government will keep working with the respective state Governments to address the challenges Praying for everyones wellbeing and safetyContinuous monsoon rains overflowing rivers and landslides have impacted nearly 15 lakh people in Arunachal Pradesh and caused multiple casualties while Nagaland has also reported deaths and extensive damageThe Arunachal Pradesh delegation included Tapir Gao Member of Parliament from Lok Sabha representing the Bharatiya Janata Party Union Minister and Lok Sabha MP Kiren Rijiju from the Bharatiya Janata Party and Rajya Sabha MP Tai Tagak also from the Bharatiya Janata PartyFrom Nagaland the delegation comprised S Supongmeren Jamir Lok Sabha MP from the Indian National Congress and S Phangnon Konyak Rajya Sabha MP from the Bharatiya Janata PartyMeanwhile the India Meteorological Department IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms at isolated places across Assam and neighbouring states from July 30 to August 1 prompting the Assam State Disaster Management Authority ASDMA to urge people to remain vigilantHeavy to very heavy rainfall has been forecast over parts of Arunachal Pradesh including East Siang Lohit Namsai Longding Papumpare Lower Subansiri and Lower Dibang Valley which may affect the adjoining Assam districts of Tinsukia Dhemaji and LakhimpurAn orange alert has been issued for Tinsukia district Orange alerts have also been issued for Mon Mokokchung and Wokha districts of Nagaland which may affect the neighbouring Assam districts of Charaideo Sivasagar Jorhat and GolaghatThe prevailing weather conditions may aggravate waterlogging flooding flash floods slow vehicular movement and increase the risk of localised landslides in vulnerable areasThe district authorities and the ASDMA are closely monitoring the situation and emergency response systems have been kept on alertEarlier this month at least eight people died and twelve others were injured following massive landslide incidents that occurred in multiple locations in Nagalands Mon district on SundayWennyei Konyak Deputy Commissioner of Mon district told ANI over the phone that so far four bodies have been recovered and four others are still under the debrisEight people have died in the landslide incidents triggered by incessant heavy rainfall that occurred in multiple locations in Mon district The most affected areas are Mon town and Tizit The heavy rainfall started at around 1 am and we received information about landslide incidents at around 67 am SDRF police Assam Rifles NDRF teams and locals are engaged in search and rescue operations So far we have recovered 4 bodies including three females and a male from the debris 12 others were injured Search and rescue operations are underway in multiple locations Wennyei Konyak saidHe further said that several houses were damaged in the landslide incidentsMeanwhile BJP Nagaland State President Benjamin Yepthomi expressed deep sorrow over the tragic landslides that claimed lives in Mon district and the landslide that severely affected the Tuli area under Mokokchung district causing immense suffering to many familiesI am deeply saddened by the tragic landslides which have claimed precious lives in Mon District and by the landslide that has severely affected the Tuli area under Mokokchung District causing immense suffering to many families Yepthomi said in a statementHe also lauded the efforts of personnel engaged in relief operations saying I sincerely commend and appreciate the tireless efforts of the Rescue Teams District Administration Security Personnel Medical Professionals Volunteers and all those engaged in relief and rescue operations Their unwavering dedication and selfless service during this time of crisis are truly commendableMay the departed souls rest in eternal peace and may all those affected find strength resilience and hope as they recover from this tragic calamity Our thoughts and prayers remain with the bereaved families and everyone impacted during this difficult time he addedThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability 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