Assam Housing & Urban Affairs And Irrigation Minister Ashok Singhal on June 20 claimed that the artificial flood problem in Guwahati has been solved to a great extent.
‘Flood Free Guwahati’ Mission
Ashok Singhal said that the government is working round the clock to help the flood-affected people in the state.
While talking to reporters after inspecting work under the ‘Flood free Guwahati’ mission, Singhal said, ”Artificial flood is a problem in cities. We have already done a lot to solve it in Guwahati. The situation is better this year. Wherever water logging is occurring, we have put pumps to work to drain it out.”
It is mentioned clogging of drains due to garbage accumulation, lack of proper drainage system, and encroachment of natural water bodies are some of the reasons for artificial flood problem in the city. Speaking on the overall flood situation in the state, Singhal said the entire government machinery is on alert.
”The first task is to rescue the people and provide them with relief and shelter. The Chief Minister himself, and all our ministers are constantly working for it,” he added. Most parts of the state have been receiving incessant rainfall over the last few days.
