Overview

• The Assam government has released Rs 1.75 crore for flood preparedness in Biswanath, Behali, and Gohpur constituencies.
• Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Keshab Mahanta held high-level meetings in Biswanath and Sonitpur districts to assess readiness for potential floods.
• Key discussions included repairing old dykes, creating detailed flood maps, and ensuring adequate fodder and flood-resistant crops for affected areas.
• Stakeholders such as the Army, NDRF, SDRF, and Civil Defence were urged to remain vigilant and coordinate disaster response efforts.
• The meetings also focused on training emergency response teams and improving communication of flood-prone areas to relevant departments.