Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited the flood-devastated Nepali Khuti village along the Assam–Nagaland border, where he assessed the extensive damage caused by the recent floods and assured affected residents that the state government would extend all possible assistance for their rehabilitation and recovery.
The visit was part of the Chief Minister’s ongoing four-day tour of the flood-affected districts of Upper Assam. Accompanied by Cabinet ministers Bimal Bora, Keshab Mahanta and Pijush Hazarika, Sarma travelled to the village on a tractor as several roads remained damaged and covered with thick deposits of silt, making access by regular vehicles difficult.
During the visit, the Chief Minister interacted with villagers who have been trying to rebuild their lives since severe floods inundated the region on July 19. Many residents narrated the hardships they have faced after losing homes, livestock and personal belongings, while some families also suffered the loss of loved ones.
Speaking to reporters, Sarma said the actual extent of the destruction was far more severe than what had been visible through television reports. He assured residents that the government would make every effort to restore the affected villages and help people recover from the disaster.
The Chief Minister said the purpose of visiting the affected areas was to directly understand the problems faced by local communities so that appropriate rehabilitation measures could be implemented. He reiterated that the government would stand by every affected family during the rebuilding process.
Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika, who accompanied the Chief Minister, said the government remains committed to restoring normal life in the flood-hit villages as quickly as possible. Referring to the Chief Minister’s visit, he expressed confidence that reconstruction and rehabilitation work would gather momentum in the coming days.
More than two weeks after the devastating floods struck Upper Assam, thousands of families across several districts continue to struggle with the aftermath. Thick layers of mud and silt have rendered many houses uninhabitable, while extensive damage to homes, agricultural land, livestock and other property has disrupted normal life.
Several affected families are still living in relief camps or temporary shelters as authorities continue relief and rehabilitation efforts across the flood-affected regions.
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