Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood-affected areas in Sivasagar district on Wednesday.
The visit underscores the severity of the current disaster and the necessity of coordinated federal and state responses to prevent further loss of life.
Nadda and Sarma traveled to Santak and Nepali Khuti, also referred to as Bihubor Nepali Khuti, to assess the damage caused by the floods [1, 2]. During the visit, the officials interacted with affected families and pledged full central assistance for relief, rehabilitation, and medical aid [1, 3].
The scale of the crisis remains significant across the region. Nearly 90 people have died [4], and more than 1.22 lakh people remain affected across five districts of Assam [4]. The human toll continues to rise, as more than 100 people are still missing [3].
Chief Minister Sarma said the situation in upper Assam is extremely serious [3]. The delegation focused on the immediate needs of the displaced populations, specifically regarding the availability of medical supplies, and the structural integrity of damaged homes.
Nadda said the central government would provide the necessary financial and logistical support to ensure that rehabilitation efforts are comprehensive. The focus remains on restoring basic services to the villages in the Sivasagar district as the water recedes.
“Nearly 90 people have died”
The involvement of a Union Minister alongside the state Chief Minister signals that the Assam floods have surpassed local management capacity, requiring federal financial intervention. The high number of missing persons and the large population of affected citizens suggest a long-term recovery phase that will likely focus on infrastructure resilience and public health management in the Sivasagar region.
