Himanta Biswa Sarma Contacts Eight Assam Residents Rescued In Nepal
· India · NDTV, The Hindu
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has spoken to eight residents from the state who were recently rescued in Nepal. The rescue efforts follow devastating flash floods in the country that have resulted in 734 confirmed deaths as of Sunday. International and local teams are continuing search and rescue operations in the affected regions.
Why it matters
The communication highlights the state government's efforts to track and support citizens caught in natural disasters abroad.
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