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Assam CM Warns Meghalaya Over Jorabat Development Amid Floods
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🗓 24 Jul 2026, 08:49 PM
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Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cautioned Meghalaya to control development in Jorabat as the region faces severe flooding.
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a stern warning to the neighboring state of Meghalaya on Thursday, urging authorities to curb unchecked development in the Jorabat region as the area grapples with severe flooding.
The CM cited rising water levels and the risk of landslides as reasons for the caution, noting that unplanned construction could exacerbate the disaster.
He called for coordinated efforts between Assam and Meghalaya to manage the crisis, emphasizing the need for early evacuation and infrastructure reinforcement.
The warning comes as the Brahmaputra basin continues to experience heavy rainfall, with several districts reporting significant damage and displacement.
Officials in both states have mobilized relief teams, but the CM stressed that preventive measures are essential to mitigate further loss.
The CM cited rising water levels and the risk of landslides as reasons for the caution, noting that unplanned construction could exacerbate the disaster.
He called for coordinated efforts between Assam and Meghalaya to manage the crisis, emphasizing the need for early evacuation and infrastructure reinforcement.
The warning comes as the Brahmaputra basin continues to experience heavy rainfall, with several districts reporting significant damage and displacement.
Officials in both states have mobilized relief teams, but the CM stressed that preventive measures are essential to mitigate further loss.