The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Flood in Assam due to Nagaland mining, will take up with Centre: Himanta Biswa Sarma
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The Hindu Bureau
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma plans to engage the central government regarding mining activities in Nagaland, which are suspected of contributing to severe flooding in Assam. The floods have resulted in 87 deaths, prompting calls for scientific investigation and improved infrastructure.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) said he would discuss with the Centre the issue of mining in Nagaland as one of the causes of the devastating flood that has killed 87 people so far.
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