The Centre has released Rs 324.40 crore as advance share of the State Disaster Response Fund for 2022-23 to Assam.

Following this, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to Twitter to express his gratefulness. “Grateful to Adarniya Pradhan Mantri Shri @narendramodi ji & Adarniya Griha Mantri Shri @amitshah ji for releasing an advance of Rs 324 cr from SDRF to help Assam deal with the ongoing flood situation. The funds will ensure timely relief & rehabilitation of affected citizens,” wrote Sarma.