To help Assam in tackling the flood situation, the central government will release Rs 346 crores, in the first phase, under the Flood Management Program (FMP) scheme. It will also hold talks with Bhutan to solve the recurring flood problem in the lower parts of the state. "Centre will soon release Rs 346 crores for the first phase under FMP scheme to Assam and hold talks with Bhutan to solve the flood problem in lower Assam. Center will soon release ₹ 346 crore for the first phase under FMP scheme to Assam and hold talk with Bhutan to solve the flood problem in Lower Assam. pic.twitter.com/pdaKClGWYO July 22, 2020Sonowal also apprised the Union Minister of the overall situation and damages due to the floods in the state.

Source: dna July 22, 2020 20:48 UTC