GUWAHATI: North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) convenor and Assam minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his concern over the massive forest fires in Mizoram that have been raging several parts of the State.
Taking to Twitter, the Assam health, finance and education minister writes, “The Mizoram forest fire is a cause of deep concern. With the
@IAF_MCC
also joining the state disaster management team I am sure situation shall be brought under control soon. My prayers are with HCM
@ZoramthangaCM
and people to help us tide over this crisis.”
The Mizoram forest fire is a cause of deep concern. With the @IAF_MCC also joining the state disaster management team I am sure situation shall be brought under control soon.
My prayers are with HCM @ZoramthangaCM and people to help us tide over this crisis.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 26, 2021
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has pressed in two MI-17 helicopters to douse the flames.
Earlier in the day, prime minister Narendra Modi spoke to Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga to take stock of the situation.
In a tweet, PM Modi said, “Spoke to Mizoram CM Zoramthanga and took stock of the situation arising due to forest fires in parts of the state. Assured all possible support from the Centre in overcoming this crisis. We all pray for the safety and wellbeing of the people of Mizoram.”
Spoke to Mizoram CM, Mr. Zoramthanga and took stock of the situation arising due to forest fires in parts of the state. Assured all possible support from the Centre in overcoming this crisis. We all pray for the safety and wellbeing of the people of Mizoram. @ZoramthangaCM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 26, 2021
Read: PM MODI SPEAKS TO CM ZORAMTHANGA, EXTENDS ALL POSSIBLE SUPPORT TO MIZORAM IN DEALING WITH FOREST FIRES
