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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has conducted an extensive ground assessment of flood-affected regions in Hailakandi and Sribhumi districts. During his visit, Sarma personally inspected relief camps, interacted with displaced residents, and directed district officials to provide comprehensive emergency support. The Chief Minister highlighted the challenges of artificial flooding caused by rapid urbanization and promised strategic infrastructure improvements. His proactive approach demonstrates the state government's commitment to immediate relief and long-term flood management strategies.

Key Points: Himanta Sarma Visits Flood-Hit Assam Districts Amid Relief Efforts

  • CM inspects flood-affected areas and relief camps across Barak Valley
  • Directs district commissioners to ensure emergency supplies for vulnerable groups
  • Promises embankment strengthening and infrastructure repair
  • Focuses on post-flood rehabilitation and damage assessment
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Assam CM Sarma visits flood-hit Hailakandi, Sribhumi districts, asks DCs to intensify relief works

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma conducts ground assessment in Hailakandi and Sribhumi, directs comprehensive flood relief strategies

"Artificial floods have become a problem in towns and cities - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, June 6

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on yet another visit to flood-hit Barak valley, on Friday visited Hailakandi and Sribhumi districts, reviewed the prevailing flood condition with district administrations and other line departments, and assured the affected people of all government help to quickly restore normalcy once the flood water recedes. During his day-long visit, the Chief Minister first visited several flood-hit areas in the Hailakandi district.

He also visited relief camps set up at Kalinagar and Panch Gram and interacted with the camp inmates.

While talking to them, he assured them that the government would provide complete support to assuage their sufferings. The Chief Minister also visited several flood-hit areas of the Sribhumi district and inspected the victims' problems on the ground.

He visited the relief camps set up at Rabindra Sadan Girls College, Government Higher Secondary School, and Bhanga Higher Secondary School and spent some time with the flood-affected people sheltering there.

He directed District Commissioners (DCs) Sribhumi and Hailakandi to ensure emergency supply of all essentials.

He also asked them to pay special attention to the needs of the senior citizens, children and lactating mothers. Later, talking to the media at the conference hall of the DC office in Sribhumi, Chief Minister Sarma said that though the Barak river is flowing over the embankment in Hailakandi district, no breach in the embankment has been reported from the district. However, an embankment breach in the Longi River has been reported.

However, he said that the government will take up a project to strengthen the embankment. He also said that the repair and strengthening work of the embankment breach reported in the Longai and Shingla rivers will be started very soon. CM Sarma said that the work on the East-West Corridor, the National Highways Development Project component connecting Silchar, is nearing completion. The remaining five kilometres need an elevated corridor, and the government is paying attention to that.

He said, "Artificial floods have become a problem in towns and cities. With rapid urbanisation, empty lands are being filled, which obstructs water flow and storage and creates artificial floods. The government is improving drainage infrastructure across towns and cities to tackle this issue." CM Sarma also said that once the water recedes, concrete steps will be taken to return the flood-hit people to their respective homes.

He also stated that DCs have been asked to undertake a survey of the flood-induced damage so that the government can start its repair and rehabilitation work. It may be noted that this is CM Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit Barak Valley in three days. Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika, Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Krishnendu Paul, MP Kripanath Mallah and several MLs also accompanied the Chief Minister to the flood-affected areas.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Good to see CM Sarma taking personal interest in flood relief efforts. Barak Valley faces this problem every year - we need permanent solutions like better embankments and drainage systems. Hope the government follows through on these promises 🤞
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Priya M.
While the visits are appreciated, why does Assam face such severe floods year after year? The government should invest more in flood prevention rather than just relief. The focus on urban drainage is good, but rural areas need equal attention.
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Arjun D.
My relatives in Hailakandi are in relief camps since 5 days. They say basic supplies are reaching but medical facilities are inadequate. Hope the DCs follow CM's instructions properly. Floods are natural but suffering can be minimized with better planning.
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Sunita R.
The mention of special care for children and lactating mothers is heartening ❤️ In disasters, vulnerable groups often get neglected. Hope the East-West corridor work completes soon - better connectivity will help in such crisis situations.
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Manish T.
Second visit in three days shows commitment. But I wonder - why do politicians only remember flood victims when cameras are rolling? The real test is what happens after media leaves. Hope the rehabilitation work is as visible as these visits.
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Neha P.
The artificial floods point is very valid! In Guwahati too, construction on wetlands has made floods worse. Need strict urban planning laws across Assam. Kudos to CM for identifying this root cause 🙌

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