New Delhi, June 29 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday assured the chief ministers of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh of all possible assistance from the Centre for flood relief operations in the two states battered by heavy rain, officials said.

Shah dialled Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu to take stock of the situation arising from flash floods and heavy monsoon rains.

In a social media post, Sarma said he briefed Shah on the relief and rehabilitation measures presently underway. "He has also assured us all possible support and assistance from the Government of India to deal with this situation," he said. "I thank Hon'ble Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji for his phone call and enquiring about the flowod situation in Dhemaji," he added.

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