Assam Governor visits flood hit Morigaon District; spends time with the flood affected people
Guwahati, Rongili Barta- As the second wave of flood in Assam continues to affect the state, Assam Governor Shri Gulab Chand Kataria today visited flood affected Morigaon district and spent time with the flood hit people of Bhuragaon village. The Governor interacted with them and took stock of the situation. He also took stock of the prevailing flood situation and directed district administration to make adequate arrangements to meet the requirements of the flood affected people.
Swollen by heavy monsoon rains, Brahmaputra and its tributaries have flooded large parts of Morigaon district affecting more than 55 thousand people in 3 revenue circles. In view of this, Governor Shri Kataria asked District Commissioner Devashish Sarma to immediately reach out to the flood victims with proper relief materials including medical facilities. He asked the Health Department of the district to take care of the flood affected people especially the aged, lactating mothers and babies. He also took stock of the preliminary flood induced damages in terms of properties, crop land and cattle.
Hailing the district administration for its timely intervention with regard to relief and rescue, the Governor requested the flood affected people to approach the district administration for any problems.Earlier, upon reaching the Morigaon circuit house, Shri Kataria held a meeting with the District Commissioner, Superintendent of Police and district administration officials of Morigaon district and took stock of the flood situation of the district.
The Governor also said that when a problem arises, the best approach is to sit down and discuss potential solutions. “I am happy that I am here and had talks with both the flood victim and the district authorities. I have gathered all the necessary information and will discuss with the Chief Minister to ensure proper solution to this longstanding issue facing our people”, the Governor exhorted.