What steps has the Indian government taken to prepare for floods in Assam ahead of the monsoon season
Examine the measures taken by the Indian authorities to manage floods in Assam.
- Setting up temporary relief camps for displaced citizens,
- Deploying 41 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in vulnerable areas,
- Constructing embankments and flood control structures to contain the water,
- Dredging of rivers and tributaries to increase their carrying capacity,
- Developing early warning systems to alert people about floods and evacuation procedures,
- Ensuring communication systems remain functional by providing satellite phones to NDRF and local authorities.
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