Murshidabad, June 3 -- Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the flood situation in the Northeastern states and urged both the Centre and state governments to respond more effectively, demanding timely relief for all affected victims.

"The flood situation in the Northeast is alarming. A large population has been affected. The state and central governments should understand the emergency and try to provide relief to all flood victims and needy people," Chowdhury said.

He said that such floods occur every year in the region, and called for long-term mitigation measures.

"This flood occurs every year in the Northeast, especially in Assam, and its surrounding areas. A dangerous situation has arisen d...