Assam Floods: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes Stock as Situation Worsens
New Delhi: The flood situation in Assam has reached critical levels, with over 16.50 lakh people affected across 29 districts, according to an official bulletin released on Thursday. The state’s major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, Digaru, and Kollong, are flowing well above the danger mark, inundating vast tracts of land and posing significant challenges to relief efforts.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has responded swiftly to the crisis, scheduling visits to the worst-hit areas in the Guwahati Metropolitan region, including Maligaon, Pandu Port, and Temple Ghat. His aim is to assess the situation on the ground and ensure that relief measures are expedited to assist those in need.In a late-night meeting with District Commissioners, Sarma emphasized the importance of liberalizing relief distribution while adhering to established norms. He directed officials to expedite the processing of rehabilitation claims before August 15, underscoring the need for accurate reporting to headquarters to facilitate adequate relief distribution.
The flood has already claimed 56 lives, with three others reported missing, underscoring the urgency of the situation. Districts severely affected include Barpeta, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Jorhat, Kamrup, Majuli, Nagaon, Sivasagar, and Tinsukia, among others. In response to the escalating crisis, Cabinet ministers are set to camp in flood-affected districts over the next three days, demonstrating the government’s commitment to providing immediate relief and support to affected communities.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) continues to monitor the situation closely, coordinating rescue and relief operations to mitigate the impact of the floods. The public has been urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with authorities to ensure safety and minimize further loss of life and property. As the floodwaters continue to rise, the coming days will be crucial in determining the effectiveness of relief efforts and the ability to provide sustainable support to those affected by one of the worst floods to hit the region in recent years.
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