The Central Government has approved the advance release of ₹2,117.85 crore from the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to support flood relief, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts across states affected by the ongoing southwest monsoon.

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• Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved the advance release of ₹2,117.85 crore from the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to assist flood-affected states.
• The financial assistance aims to strengthen relief, rescue, rehabilitation, and disaster response operations during the ongoing southwest monsoon across multiple states.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that the Centre has been continuously monitoring the flood situation in coordination with state governments since the onset of the monsoon.
• The Centre has also supported states through the pre-deployment of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams and logistical assistance from the Ministry of Defence wherever required.
• Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCTs) have been deployed to Arunachal Pradesh and Assam to assess flood damage, while an IMCT is also being constituted for Nagaland.
• To ensure timely availability of funds, the Centre approved the advance release of the second SDRF instalment for Himachal Pradesh and Odisha, while relaxing procedural requirements for several other states.
• Under the approved allocation, Arunachal Pradesh will receive ₹44.55 crore, Assam ₹379.35 crore, Gujarat ₹500 crore, Himachal Pradesh ₹193.95 crore, Maharashtra ₹500 crore, and Odisha ₹500 crore.
• The Government said the financial support will enhance the capacity of affected states to undertake emergency relief operations, rehabilitation measures, and disaster management during the current monsoon season.