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Guwahati: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday reviewed the government’s preparations for tackling the seasonal flood and mitigating its impact.
A briefing on flood preparedness was held today at the Raj Bhavan which was also attended by Assam Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, Keshab Mahanta.
The meeting was convened to assess the readiness of both the Central and State government agencies in addressing and mitigating the impact of flood.
The meeting also took stock of the contingency plan and the lessons learnt from previous years, enhancing coordination among stakeholders to mitigate flood-related challenges.
Sharing his observation, Governor Acharya stated that during his visit to different districts across the state and his meetings with the district administration, he observed the state is well prepared to face the seasonal flood.
He emphasised the importance of learning from past experiences and improving preparedness strategies.
Stressing the need for coordination between Central and State agencies, he asked all concerned departments to work in close synergy with the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) to ensure effective flood management.
He also observed that flood preparedness is a collective responsibility in the service of the people.
Mahanta, while highlighting the proactive measures taken by the State government, informed that right from development blocks to district, field visits have been made compulsory for the concerned officers to gather data and take comprehensive measures to empower the state from the onslaught of flood.
He also said that embankments have been fortified, and interactions were held with local residents to understand ground-level challenges better.
