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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met members of parliament from Assam to review the state’s flood situation, as the deluge continued to affect more than 4.45 lakh people across six districts, leaving a total of 631 villages currently underwater.Sharing details of the meeting on X, the Prime Minister said the Centre was working closely with the Assam government to support relief efforts.”I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being”, the PM added.The meeting came as the flood situation in Assam’s Sivasagar district continued to remain severe, with floodwaters entering homes and submerging roads in Naujan village. Hundreds of families have been left struggling for shelter, food and access to safe drinking water even as relief operations intensified.According to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam state disaster management authority (ASDMA), the number of people affected by the floods has declined to 4.45 lakh from over 5.24 lakh reported earlier. Officials quoted by news agency ANI said no fresh fatalities were reported, keeping the overall death toll at 68.The affected districts include Sivasagar, Golaghat, Charaideo, Jorhat, Nagaon and Kamrup (Metropolitan), with Charaideo remaining the worst-hit district, where around 1.88 lakh people continue to be affected. Sivasagar follows with 1.44 lakh affected residents, while Jorhat has reported 74,458 people impacted.According to ASDMA’s Disaster Reporting and Information Management System, 631 villages across 21 revenue circles remain inundated.Officials said the Dhansiri (South) river was flowing above the danger level at Numaligarh in Golaghat district, while multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force and civil defence personnel, continued rescue and relief operations.Authorities said 90 relief camps were operational, providing shelter to 28,695 displaced people, while another 94 relief distribution centres were supplying essential assistance.The floods have also affected agriculture, with 37,139.52 hectares of crop area remaining submerged. Officials said houses, roads and other public infrastructure had suffered damage across several affected districts.Meanwhile, Assam assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass announced that all legislators, except those belonging to the Raijor Dal, would donate one month’s salary towards flood relief and rehabilitation.”Besides us, all Assembly secretariat staff will donate one day’s salary for the relief and rehabilitation of the victims.”Agriculture minister Pijush Hazarika welcomed the move, saying all Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs would also contribute one month’s salary to the relief effort.A five-member central team led by ministry of home affairs joint secretary (disaster management) M Ramachandrudu visited Sivasagar on Monday to assess the flood situation in Upper Assam. State ministers Keshab Mahanta and Bimal Borah accompanied the delegation during the review.Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said power restoration was progressing as floodwaters receded.”Since this morning, the number of families without power has declined by another 25 per cent. As floodwaters continue to recede, power supply is being restored across more affected areas. I will continue to share regular updates and keep you posted until power is restored to every affected household.”Sarma also said the state had begun disinfection and fogging drives in flood-hit villages to prevent disease outbreaks as waters recede.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met members of parliament from Assam to review the state’s flood situation, as the deluge continued to affect more than 4.45 lakh people across six districts, leaving a total of 631 villages currently underwater.Sharing details of the meeting on X, the Prime Minister said the Centre was working closely with the Assam government to support relief efforts.”I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being”, the PM added.The meeting came as the flood situation in Assam’s Sivasagar district continued to remain severe, with floodwaters entering homes and submerging roads in Naujan village. Hundreds of families have been left struggling for shelter, food and access to safe drinking water even as relief operations intensified.According to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam state disaster management authority (ASDMA), the number of people affected by the floods has declined to 4.45 lakh from over 5.24 lakh reported earlier. Officials quoted by news agency ANI said no fresh fatalities were reported, keeping the overall death toll at 68.The affected districts include Sivasagar, Golaghat, Charaideo, Jorhat, Nagaon and Kamrup (Metropolitan), with Charaideo remaining the worst-hit district, where around 1.88 lakh people continue to be affected. Sivasagar follows with 1.44 lakh affected residents, while Jorhat has reported 74,458 people impacted.According to ASDMA’s Disaster Reporting and Information Management System, 631 villages across 21 revenue circles remain inundated.Officials said the Dhansiri (South) river was flowing above the danger level at Numaligarh in Golaghat district, while multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force, State Disaster Response Force and civil defence personnel, continued rescue and relief operations.Authorities said 90 relief camps were operational, providing shelter to 28,695 displaced people, while another 94 relief distribution centres were supplying essential assistance.The floods have also affected agriculture, with 37,139.52 hectares of crop area remaining submerged. Officials said houses, roads and other public infrastructure had suffered damage across several affected districts.Meanwhile, Assam assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass announced that all legislators, except those belonging to the Raijor Dal, would donate one month’s salary towards flood relief and rehabilitation.”Besides us, all Assembly secretariat staff will donate one day’s salary for the relief and rehabilitation of the victims.”Agriculture minister Pijush Hazarika welcomed the move, saying all Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs would also contribute one month’s salary to the relief effort.A five-member central team led by ministry of home affairs joint secretary (disaster management) M Ramachandrudu visited Sivasagar on Monday to assess the flood situation in Upper Assam. State ministers Keshab Mahanta and Bimal Borah accompanied the delegation during the review.Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said power restoration was progressing as floodwaters receded.”Since this morning, the number of families without power has declined by another 25 per cent. As floodwaters continue to recede, power supply is being restored across more affected areas. I will continue to share regular updates and keep you posted until power is restored to every affected household.”Sarma also said the state had begun disinfection and fogging drives in flood-hit villages to prevent disease outbreaks as waters recede.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWangchuk Calls for “Humility” as CJP Celebration Videos Go Viral, Saurav Das Clarifies DebateFamilies Of 4 Injured Policemen Move SC Seeking Action Against CJP Protest ViolenceKhajuraho Airport Tops AAI Customer Satisfaction Survey Despite Having No Flights in July-AugustBihar Withdraws F.I.Rs Against NEET Protesters, Orders Release Of All Arrested In July 25 CasesPetrol Bomb Hurled At BJP Office In Sangrur, BJP Questions Punjab Law And OrderSonam Wangchuk’s Wife Slams BJP And Congress, Says Both Use ‘Identical Tactics’ Against CriticsBig Setback For Vijay Govt, Madras High Court Cancels Jobs Order For Karur Victims’ FamiliesKangana Ranaut Slams Gen Z-led CJP Protests, Calls Viral Protest Reels “Puke Inducing” OnlineDelhi Fast Track Court Directs Prosecutor Appointment, Adjourns NEET Accused Bail Pleas Till Aug 3Delhi-Haridwar Highway Traffic Alert: Major Restrictions Announced Ahead of Kanwar Yatra 2026123Photostories11 oldest and historic restaurants in Kolkata where every meal comes with a storyWhat happens when you line aluminium foil in your cutlery drawerExclusive – Laughter Chefs 3 winner Jannat Zubair on bond with Aly Goni, missing the show and journey; ‘Saying goodbye is definitely the hardest part’7 Natural ways to protect your car from rats and mice6 food ingredients used in the US but banned in many parts of the worldIs your banana ripening too fast? 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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met members of parliament from Assam to review the state’s flood situation, as the deluge continued to affect more than 4.45 lakh people across six districts, leaving a total of 631 villages currently underwater.Sharing details of the meeting on X, the Prime Minister said the Centre was…

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Govt says Meta’s response on briefly deleted video of PM was not enough The Centre is not satisfied with Meta’s explanation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post was removed “in error”, with government sources telling PTI that the issue is “far from settled” and warrants deeper discussions.According to the sources, Meta’s response is “not reasonable”, and the government will continue engaging with the company over the incident.The development comes after the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) summoned Meta’s global head of public policy following the removal of the Prime Minister’s Facebook post. Meta had reportedly told govt that glitch in automated content filters caused the removal of video.The video, posted on July 23 during the Cockroach Janta Party-led student protests, featured PM Modi addressing the youth and promising stricter measures against examination paper leaks. 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Govt says Meta’s response on briefly deleted video of PM was not enough The Centre is not satisfied with Meta’s explanation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post was removed “in error”, with government sources telling PTI that the issue is “far from settled” and warrants deeper discussions.According to the sources, Meta’s response is “not reasonable”, and the government will continue engaging with the company over the incident.The development comes after the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) summoned Meta’s global head of public policy following the removal of the Prime Minister’s Facebook post. Meta had reportedly told govt that glitch in automated content filters caused the removal of video.The video, posted on July 23 during the Cockroach Janta Party-led student protests, featured PM Modi addressing the youth and promising stricter measures against examination paper leaks. 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File photo of Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam across the Cauvery and challenging the Centre’s claim that the consent of lower riparian states is not expressly required under the Supreme Court’s 2018 judgment.Vijay’s letter came a day after Union minister of state for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary told the Rajya Sabha that the February 16, 2018 verdict contained no provision requiring Karnataka to secure the approval of Tamil Nadu, Kerala or Puducherry before constructing a structure across the Cauvery. The reply was given to a question raised by PMK MP Anbumani Ramadoss. Watch Why Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Is Engaging With PM Modi Despite Remaining BJP’s Biggest Critic”This disappointing reply from the Hon’ble Minister of State for Jal Shakti seems to have been made without taking into consideration the prevailing legal position and settled law with regard to the consent of the lower riparian states,” Vijay said in his letter.The Tamil Nadu chief minister cited the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Alamatti dam dispute between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to argue that the consent of downstream states was necessary for projects capable of affecting river flows.Citing the judgment, Vijay said: “Nor can Karnataka State be permitted to construct up to that height without the consent of all other riparian States as well as without the approval of the Central government.”He also referred to Clause XVIII of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal’s final award, which preserves a state’s authority to regulate the use of water within its territory only when such action is not inconsistent with the tribunal’s order.Vijay argued that any project that could affect the regulated flow regime established under the award must therefore be examined for compliance with it.The Centre, in its Rajya Sabha reply, had relied on the same clause to say that the 2018 Supreme Court judgment did not specifically require Karnataka to obtain the consent of the other Cauvery basin states. It said states retained the authority to use water within their boundaries as long as their actions were not inconsistent with the tribunal’s directions.Tamil Nadu, however, maintained that the issue could not be decided merely by looking for an explicit consent clause in the 2018 verdict.In his letter, Vijay pointed to the tribunal’s directions concerning Kerala’s Pambar hydroelectric project, which involved only 0.1 TMC of consumptive use. The tribunal had directed Kerala and Tamil Nadu to jointly agree on the schedule of water releases to ensure that downstream irrigation was not adversely affected.According to Vijay, the direction showed that the tribunal had attached importance not only to annual water allocations but also to the coordinated regulation of releases affecting downstream states.He further cited Clause XI of the award, which, according to the letter, prohibits an upper riparian state from taking action affecting scheduled deliveries to downstream states except through mutual agreement and consultation with the regulatory authority.Clause XX, he said, recognises that changes to the award can be made only through an agreement among the party states.”Tamil Nadu is therefore of the considered opinion that the proposed Mekedatu Project cannot be evaluated merely as an engineering proposal,” Vijay wrote.He said the project’s legal permissibility must first be examined against the Cauvery tribunal’s final award, the Supreme Court’s February 2018 judgment and the rights of lower riparian states.The chief minister also pointed out that the Detailed Project Report submitted by Karnataka in 2019 had been returned by the Central Water Commission for revision to ensure compliance with the tribunal award and applicable guidelines.Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed Karnataka’s proposal to construct the balancing reservoir, arguing that it could affect the quantity and timing of Cauvery water reaching the downstream state.Karnataka maintains that the project is intended primarily to meet Bengaluru’s drinking-water requirements and generate hydroelectric power.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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File photo of Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing Karnataka’s proposed Mekedatu dam across the Cauvery and challenging the Centre’s claim that the consent of lower riparian states is not expressly required under the Supreme Court’s 2018 judgment.Vijay’s letter came a day after Union minister of state for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary told the Rajya Sabha that the February 16, 2018 verdict contained no provision requiring Karnataka to secure the approval of Tamil Nadu, Kerala or Puducherry before constructing a structure across the Cauvery. The reply was given to a question raised by PMK MP Anbumani Ramadoss. Watch Why Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Is Engaging With PM Modi Despite Remaining BJP’s Biggest Critic”This disappointing reply from the Hon’ble Minister of State for Jal Shakti seems to have been made without taking into consideration the prevailing legal position and settled law with regard to the consent of the lower riparian states,” Vijay said in his letter.The Tamil Nadu chief minister cited the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Alamatti dam dispute between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to argue that the consent of downstream states was necessary for projects capable of affecting river flows.Citing the judgment, Vijay said: “Nor can Karnataka State be permitted to construct up to that height without the consent of all other riparian States as well as without the approval of the Central government.”He also referred to Clause XVIII of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal’s final award, which preserves a state’s authority to regulate the use of water within its territory only when such action is not inconsistent with the tribunal’s order.Vijay argued that any project that could affect the regulated flow regime established under the award must therefore be examined for compliance with it.The Centre, in its Rajya Sabha reply, had relied on the same clause to say that the 2018 Supreme Court judgment did not specifically require Karnataka to obtain the consent of the other Cauvery basin states. It said states retained the authority to use water within their boundaries as long as their actions were not inconsistent with the tribunal’s directions.Tamil Nadu, however, maintained that the issue could not be decided merely by looking for an explicit consent clause in the 2018 verdict.In his letter, Vijay pointed to the tribunal’s directions concerning Kerala’s Pambar hydroelectric project, which involved only 0.1 TMC of consumptive use. The tribunal had directed Kerala and Tamil Nadu to jointly agree on the schedule of water releases to ensure that downstream irrigation was not adversely affected.According to Vijay, the direction showed that the tribunal had attached importance not only to annual water allocations but also to the coordinated regulation of releases affecting downstream states.He further cited Clause XI of the award, which, according to the letter, prohibits an upper riparian state from taking action affecting scheduled deliveries to downstream states except through mutual agreement and consultation with the regulatory authority.Clause XX, he said, recognises that changes to the award can be made only through an agreement among the party states.”Tamil Nadu is therefore of the considered opinion that the proposed Mekedatu Project cannot be evaluated merely as an engineering proposal,” Vijay wrote.He said the project’s legal permissibility must first be examined against the Cauvery tribunal’s final award, the Supreme Court’s February 2018 judgment and the rights of lower riparian states.The chief minister also pointed out that the Detailed Project Report submitted by Karnataka in 2019 had been returned by the Central Water Commission for revision to ensure compliance with the tribunal award and applicable guidelines.Tamil Nadu has consistently opposed Karnataka’s proposal to construct the balancing reservoir, arguing that it could affect the quantity and timing of Cauvery water reaching the downstream state.Karnataka maintains that the project is intended primarily to meet Bengaluru’s drinking-water requirements and generate hydroelectric power.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWangchuk Calls for “Humility” as CJP Celebration Videos Go Viral, Saurav Das Clarifies DebateFamilies Of 4 Injured Policemen Move SC Seeking Action Against CJP Protest ViolenceKhajuraho Airport Tops AAI Customer Satisfaction Survey Despite Having No Flights in July-AugustBihar Withdraws F.I.Rs Against NEET Protesters, Orders Release Of All Arrested In July 25 CasesPetrol Bomb Hurled At BJP Office In Sangrur, BJP Questions Punjab Law And OrderSonam Wangchuk’s Wife Slams BJP And Congress, Says Both Use ‘Identical Tactics’ Against CriticsBig Setback For Vijay Govt, Madras High Court Cancels Jobs Order For Karur Victims’ FamiliesKangana Ranaut Slams Gen Z-led CJP Protests, Calls Viral Protest Reels “Puke Inducing” OnlineDelhi Fast Track Court Directs Prosecutor Appointment, Adjourns NEET Accused Bail Pleas Till Aug 3Delhi-Haridwar Highway Traffic Alert: Major Restrictions Announced Ahead of Kanwar Yatra 2026123Photostories11 oldest and historic restaurants in Kolkata where every meal comes with a storyWhat happens when you line aluminium foil in your cutlery drawerExclusive – Laughter Chefs 3 winner Jannat Zubair on bond with Aly Goni, missing the show and journey; ‘Saying goodbye is definitely the hardest part’7 Natural ways to protect your car from rats and mice6 food ingredients used in the US but banned in many parts of the worldIs your banana ripening too fast? 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