• December 13, 2024 4:46 am

CM Dr. Sarma visits flood affected areas of Silchar, reviews situation

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday visited Silchar to monitor the flood situation and took stock of the condition of people who have been affected by flood across the town. The Chief Minister during his second visit to Silchar today after a gap of two days inspected inundated areas including Malini Beel, Public School Road, Radhamadhab Road, Kanakpur, Rangirkhari, Sonai Road, National Highway and Tarapur and interacted with the flood hit people.


The Chief Minister later also chaired a meeting at the Cachar Deputy Commissioner’s office to review the flood situation. Dr. Sarma gave instructions for providing proper medical facilities, especially to elderly people and sick persons, and asked the health department to ensure the same. The Chief Minister informed that 15-20 doctors from Guwahati would be sent to Silchar soon. He instructed that a health camp be conducted in each and every municipal ward of the town and also directed the health department to provide medicines to people’s houses at least for the next seven days.


The Chief Minister reviewed the status of electricity supply in Silchar and directed the APDCL officials to restore power supply step by step in the town. Dr. Sarma also asked the NDRF and SDRF personnel to continue their efforts to the best possible extent to reach various areas and rescue people stuck in flooded places. He also gave instructions for distributing halogen tablets to each and every municipal ward of the town. During the meeting, the Chief Minister also informed that arrangements are being made to send one thousand litres of kerosene and adequate vegetables and animal medicines from Guwahati to Silchar. The Chief Minister also said that the boats, which are presently available with the administration, should deliver one kit containing match box, candle, baby food and other essential items to various areas per visit.

By NE India Broadcast

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