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Guwahati : While the entire state facing majorly in devastating flood with over 57 lakh people affected, a large scale Flood Relief Operation is underway in flood-hit areas of Lower Assam by Indian Army Troops since 11 June when the torrential rains commenced.
The intensified downpour has triggered deluge in all districts of Lower Assam, disrupting the normal life.
Guwahati based Defence PRO said that, till date, total of six requisitions for provision of Army assistance have been received from Civil Administration.
"Accordingly, Units have executed the Disaster Relief Tasks on war footing in Baksa, Nalbari, Barpeta, Dhekiajuli and Morigaon districts. In spite of incessant heavy rains, rescue columns are operating round the clock in the flood affected areas. In the last six days, a total of 488 civilians have been evacuated along with relief to 450 civilians. The humanitarian aid by Army has been greatly appreciated by civil populace and State admin," the Defence PRO said.
(By Hemanta Kumar Nath, Guwahati)
