Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reached out to the leadership of Assam, Sikkim, and Manipur to assess the escalating flood situation in the northeastern region following days of relentless rainfall. The Prime Minister assured full support from the Centre to aid relief and rehabilitation efforts.
Taking to social media platform X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the Prime Minister’s call. “PM Modi ji called to enquire about the flood situation in Assam. I briefed him on the continuous rainfall across the region and the state’s ongoing relief operations. He assured complete support from the Central Government. Grateful for his guidance and unwavering support,” Sarma posted.
Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang also expressed gratitude after speaking with the Prime Minister. “On behalf of the people of Sikkim, I extend heartfelt thanks for your concern and support during this landslide and flood crisis,” Tamang wrote on X. He added that the state administration is fully committed to helping the affected.
In Manipur, where severe waterlogging has disrupted life in the capital Imphal, Prime Minister Modi spoke with Governor Anusuiya Uikey and monitored the rescue operations being carried out jointly by the Fire Services, Assam Rifles, SDRF, NDRF, and the Indian Army. The ongoing efforts include the evacuation of stranded students and staff from the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), which is heavily inundated.
In Assam, the flood death toll has climbed to 11, with six deaths caused by flooding and five by landslides, as per the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). Over 5.15 lakh people across 22 districts remain affected, with hundreds of villages submerged.
Sikkim has declared the damage in Mangan district — where rainfall has persisted since May 28 — as a “disaster” under Section 22(2)(b) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. A tragic landslide in Chaten (Lachen town) claimed the lives of three Indian Army personnel, with six others still missing.
The Prime Minister’s outreach and assurance come at a critical time for the region, as Northeast India continues to face intense monsoon rainfall, leading to landslides, flash floods, and widespread displacement.
