Committed to comprehensive rehabilitation, says Himanta Sarma after touring flood-hit areas
Guwahati, Aug 4
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state government was committed to ensuring a structured and comprehensive rehabilitation process for flood-affected families, following his visit to some of the worst-hit areas in the state.
Sharing details of his visit on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said he spent the previous day touring the severely affected regions to assess the extent of the damage and prepare the groundwork for a systematic flood response.
"Yesterday, I spent the day on ground in the worst affected areas to assess the damages and lay the groundwork for a proper and well structured #AssamFloodResponse. I reassured the people of our Govt's full support to them as they rebuild their lives and return to normalcy," CM Sarma posted.
The Chief Minister's visit comes as several districts in Upper Assam continue to grapple with the aftermath of recent floods, which inundated villages, damaged public infrastructure, washed away roads and embankments, and affected thousands of families.
During his interaction with residents, CM Sarma reviewed the scale of destruction caused by the floodwaters and assured people that the government would stand firmly with them throughout the rehabilitation and reconstruction process.
He also stressed the need for a coordinated approach to restoring damaged infrastructure, rebuilding homes and reviving livelihoods.
The state government has already initiated relief and restoration measures in the affected districts, with officials carrying out damage assessments to facilitate compensation and long-term rehabilitation.
Various departments have been directed to expedite the restoration of roads, bridges, electricity and drinking water supply in the affected areas.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), along with district administrations, has been monitoring the flood situation and coordinating relief operations.
While water levels have receded in most areas, several villages continue to face the impact of damaged infrastructure and agricultural losses.
The government has indicated that rehabilitation efforts will now shift focus from immediate relief to rebuilding essential infrastructure and helping affected families return to normal life at the earliest.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's good that the CM is personally touring affected areas. But the real test will be the speed of compensation disbursement and rebuilding of embankments. Every year we hear the same promises, let's hope this time there's concrete action on the ground. The people of Upper Assam deserve better.
As someone who grew up in Assam and now lives abroad, it's painful to see the same flood situation recurring every year. The rehabilitation needs to be long-term, not just temporary patchwork. Climate change is making this worse, and our infrastructure needs to adapt accordingly. Good to see the CM taking personal interest though.
The CM's dedication is commendable, but honestly, we need a permanent solution to the Brahmaputra's flooding, not just annual relief measures. Why can't we have better river management, stronger embankments, and proper drainage systems? The people are tired of temporary fixes. Still, respect to Sarma ji for being there on the ground.
😢 Watching my hometown in Dhemaji go under water every year breaks my heart. I appreciate the CM's visit, and sincerely hope the rehabilitation process is comprehensive - not just giving cheques but actually rebuilding livelihoods. Farmers especially need support since their crops are completely destroyed. God bless Assam! 🙏
Good initiative by CM Sarma, but we need to question - why does this happen every single year? The Brahmaputra erosion and flooding has been a known issue for decades. The government needs a permanent solution, not just annual rehabilitation. Having said that, it's good to see the CM personally reviewing the situation and not just delegating everything to
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