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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat

Uttarakhand government donates Rs 5 crore for Assam flood relief

India | July 27, 2019 14:07 IST

Expressing grief over the loss of life and property due to the floods in Assam, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said, "We are aware of the hardships being faced by people in Assam due to recent floods. We can feel their pain." Uttarakhand stands with the people of Assam at this hour of crisis, he said, adding that Rs 5 crore is being sent to the government of the northeastern state for flood relief measures.

The floods in Assam have caused havoc in the state

Tripura MP Pratima Bhowmik donates first salary for Assam flood relief

India | July 24, 2019 14:35 IST

At least 67 people have died and 33,55,837 have been affected in the deluge that has inundated over 2,000 villages in 17 districts of Assam.

Amitabh Bachchan donates Rs 51 lakh for Assam floods victims and appeals people to contribute generously

Celebrities | July 24, 2019 10:48 IST

Amitabh Bachchan donated Rs 51 lakh to contribute to the welfare of the flood victims. Not just this, he requests people to contribute generously to the CM Relief Fund. Akshay Kumar too paid a heavy donation of Rs 2 crore for the flood relief.

Army helicopter on flood rescue operation makes emergency landing

India | July 18, 2019 22:20 IST

The helicopter, which was returning to Guwahati after the rescue operation, developed a snag just after crossing Koithalkuchi village, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing on the playground of Koithalkuchi High School, a defence official who rushed to the spot told reporters.

Donate for Assam Chief Minister relief funds -- Milaap

Assam floods: Here is how you can donate to those in need

India | October 19, 2019 21:35 IST

To help people reeling under the massive flood, the Chief Minister Relief Fund in collaboration with Milaap has become a bridge between the donators and the flood victims. The fundraisers have collected around Rs 321,198 so far and they need more to provide basic reliefs to those whose lives have been devastated by the floods. Here are the ways you can help the people who are affected by the floods in Assam.

Hima Das donates half month's salary for flood relief in Assam, appeals for help

Other Sports | July 17, 2019 9:42 IST

Indian sprinter Hima Das has urged the people to help Assam recover from its worst spell of flood in recent years.

People are seen taking shelter on the roof of their house.

In pictures: Monsoon mayhem across Assam

India | July 16, 2019 17:57 IST

Barpeta is the worst-hit district with 7.35 lakh people having been affected, followed by Morigaon where 3.50 lakh people are hit. In Dhubri district, 3.38 lakh people are affected, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said.

Assam floods: Kaziranga National Park deluged in devastation across state; PM Modi dials CM Sonowal

India | July 16, 2019 6:50 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday telephoned Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and took stock of the flood situation in Assam, assuring all support from the centre to the state in dealing with the situation. Sonowal briefed the PM on the entire gamut of relief and rescue operations that have been pressed into service to help the marooned people, the government release said.