Khandu seeks Centre's assistance in combating Arunachal floods

Deeply concerned over the devastation caused by incessant rains and floods in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu has been constantly seeking the Centre's support in overcoming the situation.
In his meeting with the Prime Minister on Sunday, Pema had apprised him about the grim flood situation of the state.
As a follow up action, Khandu met Union Minister of Home affairs Rajnath Singh and his deputy Kiren Rijiju today and sought their immediate attention and assistance in sending a central team to assess the flood situation and the consequent damages caused to property so that relief and rehabilitation process could be put into action at the earliest, an official release said.

Pema said the state was currently reeling under severe floods and the eastern districts of Lower Dibang Valley, Lohit, Namsai and Changlang were worst effected, with more than 26 villages in critical condition where crop and property were damaged.
The NDRF and district administration have already swung into action in these districts to ensure there was no loss of human lives and further loss of property, the release said.
Both Union Ministers assured all possible assistance to the state at the earliest.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Chief Secretary Shakuntala Doley Gamlin during the two meetings, the release added.