Assam CM visits flood-hit Golaghat, reviews relief operations

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited flood-affected areas of Golaghat district to assess the damage caused by the recent floods and review ongoing rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts. During the visit, he also interacted with displaced residents at relief camps and assured them of continued Government support.

The Chief Minister first visited the relief camp at Bhaskar Senior Basic School in Kamarbandha, where 178 flood-affected people are currently taking shelter.

He spoke with camp inmates to understand their concerns, daily needs and the challenges they are facing.

Following the visit, Sarma said the district administration and concerned departments had been instructed to ensure that all essential services and relief materials reach affected families on priority. According to official figures, the recent floods have impacted 25,791 people in Golaghat district.

He later visited another relief camp at Numaligarh Higher Secondary School, which is sheltering 182 displaced people, including a large number of children. The Chief Minister interacted with the children and enquired about their well-being.

Addressing reporters after the visits, Sarma said the floods had caused extensive damage to agricultural land and livestock, while disrupting the lives of thousands of families across the district. He said the State Government was making every effort to provide timely relief and support to those affected.

The Chief Minister also said Union Home Minister Amit Shah had spoken to him over the phone to review the flood situation in Assam. According to Sarma, the Union Home Minister informed him that an inter-ministerial central team would soon visit the state to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the flood damage.

The proposed visit is expected to evaluate the extent of losses and assess the assistance required from the Central Government for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.

State authorities continue to monitor the flood situation while relief and rehabilitation measures remain underway in the affected areas.