New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to take stock of the flood situation in the state and said the NDRF and SDRF are working on a war footing to rescue and provide relief to the affected people. are doing.

Shah also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands strongly with the people of Assam and is committed to providing all possible assistance to the state in these challenging times.

"Due to heavy rains, flood like situation has occurred in Assam. Spoke to Assam Chief Minister Shri @HimantaBiswa ji about the current situation. NDRF and SDRF are working on war footing, providing relief and rescuing the victims. Have been." Shah wrote on X.

Assam is battling floods, with more than 24.5 lakh people affected in 30 districts and major rivers flowing above danger levels at many places.

So far 52 people have lost their lives in the floods this year in Assam, while 12 others have died in landslides and storms.