Centre releases ₹324 crore from SDRF for Assam flood relief aid

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday thanked PM Narendra Modi for releasing ₹324.40 crore from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) in advance, stating that the amount would benefit the state. Over 170 people have died in the state due to torrential rains. Notably, Assam and Meghalaya recorded the highest June rainfall since 1966, IMD said.