Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured continued support from the Central government to Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland as both northeastern states continue to face the impact of floods, heavy rainfall and landslides. The assurance came during a meeting with Members of Parliament (MPs) from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland at Parliament House in New Delhi, where the prevailing flood situation and relief measures were discussed. In a post on social media platform X after the meeting, the Prime Minister said, “Had 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 everyone’s wellbeing and safety.”
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, who was also present at the meeting, said the MPs briefed the Prime Minister on the flood situation in both states and sought support for relief and restoration efforts. In a post on X, Rijiju said, “The Members of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh & Nagaland met Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji at Parliament House, New Delhi and apprised him of the prevailing flood situation in both states. Hon’ble PM assured full assistance and has already given necessary directions for ensuring timely relief, restoration and support for the affected people.” Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland have witnessed continuous heavy rainfall in recent weeks, triggering floods and landslides in several districts. The disasters have resulted in loss of lives, damage to homes, roads and public infrastructure, and disruption of normal life in many areas.
The impact of the prolonged rainfall has also been felt in neighbouring Assam. Heavy rain in Nagaland and parts of Assam led to severe flooding in three districts of Assam, where more than *70 people have lost their lives, over **three lakh people* have been affected, and vast areas have remained under floodwaters.
