GUWAHATI: With the flood situation deteriorating in Upper Assam, the Assam government on Monday placed the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force on standby to assist in evacuation and rescue operations, if required.Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state has requested the armed forces to remain prepared as incessant rainfall over the past few days has worsened flooding, particularly in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat districts.The chief minister also deputed finance minister Ajanta Neog, industries minister Bimal Bora, science and technology minister Keshab Mahanta and housing and urban affairs minister Sushanta Borgohain to the affected districts to supervise relief and rescue operations and ensure timely assistance reaches every affected family.“Unprecedented rainfall over the last few days has aggravated the flood situation in Sivasagar. Rescue efforts are underway on the ground and are being monitored by our ministerial team to ensure swift relief operations,” Sarma said in a post on X.State authorities said rescue and relief operations are continuing in the flood-hit areas, with the government closely monitoring the evolving situation and mobilising additional resources wherever required.
