Assam Floods Affect Over 1.1 Million People, Relief Efforts Intensified: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, August 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday that relief operations in the state have been significantly intensified. The number of relief distribution centers has increased to 1,811 as the government continues its efforts to provide assistance, rehabilitation, and restore normalcy in flood-affected areas.
Sharing updates on social media, the Chief Minister stated that relief efforts are being expanded across the state to reach affected families.
According to the official flood bulletin released for the period from April 29 to July 31, 25 districts, 77 revenue circles, and 2,251 villages in Assam have been impacted by the floods. Over 1.145 million people have been affected, and currently, 71,889 displaced individuals are residing in 218 relief camps. The state government has established 1,811 relief distribution centers to ensure the supply of food, drinking water, and other essential items to flood-affected residents.
The bulletin also reported that 82 lives have been lost due to flood-related incidents during the current season. The highest number of fatalities, 42, occurred in Sivasagar, followed by Charaideo (21), Jorhat (9), Dhemaji (3), Golaghat (3), Karbi Anglong (2), Sonitpur (1), and Kamrup (1).
One person each is reported missing from Sivasagar and Dhemaji districts.
The floodwaters have caused extensive damage to residential properties, with 2,530 homes completely destroyed and 9,668 partially damaged. Ongoing rescue and relief operations have successfully relocated a total of 29,985 individuals from vulnerable areas to safer locations.
The Chief Minister reiterated that the government’s priority is to provide relief, rehabilitation, and restore normalcy in the affected regions while officials monitor the flood situation and assist displaced families.
The floods, which began at the end of April, have severely impacted several districts in Upper Assam, Central Assam, and Western Assam, causing significant damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and residential areas.
