Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma briefed the media on July 29 regarding severe flooding and the state's coordinated relief operations [1, 2].
The scale of the disaster has necessitated a massive mobilization of military and political resources to prevent further loss of life and stop disease outbreaks.
Sarma said the government has deployed the Indian Air Force for air-lifting operations and the Indian Army for ground relief to ensure uninterrupted assistance to the worst-hit districts [2]. These efforts come as the death toll from the floods reached 75 [6], according to updated reports, though earlier figures stood at 66 [1].
Approximately 332,000 people have been affected by the flooding [6]. To address the immediate needs of these residents, Sarma announced a relief campaign to raise Rs 12 crore [5].
Material donations have also been mobilized through political channels. Sarma said the BJP and the families of party workers contributed 180,000 T-shirts and 150,000 mosquito nets for families in the Sivasagar district [2, 3]. The mosquito nets are part of a broader effort to maintain health precautions, and prevent water-borne or insect-borne illnesses in displaced populations.
Central government support is also being integrated into the state's response. Amit Shah said the central government will provide full support to Assam during this emergency [4].
Rescue operations remain active across the state, focusing on the most isolated districts where ground access is limited. The administration continues to coordinate between state authorities, central agencies, and volunteers to distribute food and medical supplies to those in shelters.
“We have deployed the Indian Air Force for air-lifting operations and the Indian Army for ground relief”
The deployment of both the Indian Army and Air Force indicates that the flooding has surpassed the capacity of local civilian infrastructure. The reliance on party-led donations for basic supplies like mosquito nets suggests a gap in immediate state stockpiles, requiring rapid mobilization of political networks to mitigate public health risks in the affected districts.
