Assam CM Visits Flood-Affected Areas, Promises Support for Recovery
Chief Minister's Visit to Nepali Khuti
CM Sarma along with other cabinet ministers in Nepali Khuti on Monday.
Guwahati, July 3: On Monday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the flood-affected village of Nepali Khuti, located on the Assam-Nagaland border. He described the destruction caused by the recent floods in Upper Assam as "beyond imagination" and assured the affected families of comprehensive government support to help them rebuild their lives.
During the second day of his four-day tour of the flood-impacted districts, Sarma arrived in the village via tractor, accompanied by cabinet ministers Bimal Bora, Keshab Mahanta, and Pijush Hazarika, as many roads remained inaccessible due to damage and silt.
Throughout his visit, the Chief Minister engaged with residents, many of whom have been struggling to recover since the floods devastated the area on July 19.
"The devastation is beyond imagination. What we see on television does not compare to the reality here. We will do everything we can to assist the people. Rebuilding these villages is essential," Sarma stated.
As he traveled through the affected regions, he met families who had lost their homes, livestock, and in some cases, loved ones, assuring them that the government would support them during the rehabilitation process.
"By connecting with the people, we aim to address their issues. The suffering is immense. Some have lost their homes, others their loved ones, and many their livestock. I have witnessed this firsthand, and we will provide assistance in every possible way," the Chief Minister emphasized.
Agriculture Minister Hazarika echoed Sarma's commitment, stating that the government is dedicated to restoring normalcy in the affected villages as soon as possible.
"I previously mentioned the scale of the devastation. Today, the Chief Minister has personally visited the area and reassured the people that these villages will be rebuilt. I am confident that this work will be completed swiftly," Hazarika remarked.
Thousands of families across various flood-affected districts in Upper Assam continue to endure hardships more than two weeks after the floods, with thick layers of silt and mud rendering many homes uninhabitable.
The floods caused significant damage to homes, property, and livestock, forcing many residents to seek refuge in relief camps or temporary shelters.
As of Monday, the flood toll in Assam has risen to 86, with four additional deaths reported from Sivasagar.
Despite the recent fatalities, the overall flood situation is improving, with the number of affected individuals decreasing to 1.36 lakh, according to official reports.
District administrations are currently managing 39 relief camps and distribution centers, providing shelter and essential aid to 13,771 individuals as restoration and rehabilitation efforts continue across the impacted districts.