Assam floods: Army takes stock of situation, keeps more than 100 columns on Stand by

The Indian Army, after analyzing the state of floods in Assam, has reserved 95 flood relief columns for any help that might be required. The Eastern Army Commander also assured a quick response by the Army on any demand for deployment on flood relief tasks.

New Delhi: As floods in Assam is creating havoc, the Indian Army has analyzed the situation in the northeast region of the country.

It has reserved 95 flood relief columns with additional 31 columns as a backup on Stand by.

Eastern Army commander Lt. General M M Naravane took stock of the situation and assured a quick response by the Army on being asked for deployment on flood relief tasks.

The Army is closely monitoring the flood situation in coordination with civil administration along large number of flood-prone areas.

There are 152 monitoring stations which will ensure timely warning of an impending crisis due to floods.

The floodwaters in the state rose overnight with the Brahmaputra River on Monday, drowning most of the Kaziranga National Park underwater.