04 August,2026 12:32 PM IST | Guwahati | mid-day online correspondent
Himanta Biswa Sarma. File pic
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday reaffirmed the state government's commitment to ensuring a comprehensive rehabilitation programme for families affected by the recent floods, saying the focus will now gradually shift from emergency relief to long-term recovery and rebuilding.
The assurance came after the Chief Minister visited some of the worst flood-hit areas in Upper Assam to assess the extent of the damage and review the progress of relief operations on the ground.
Sharing details of his visit on social media platform X, Sarma said he personally toured the affected regions to understand the challenges faced by residents and to lay the groundwork for a structured rehabilitation plan.
"Yesterday, I spent the day on ground in the worst affected areas to assess the damages and lay the groundwork for a proper and well-structured Assam Flood Response. I reassured the people of our government's full support as they rebuild their lives and return to normalcy," he wrote.
During his visit, the Chief Minister interacted with affected families, reviewed the damage caused to homes and public infrastructure, and assured residents that the government would continue extending all possible assistance during the rehabilitation process.
He said the administration was committed to ensuring that displaced families receive the necessary support to rebuild their homes and livelihoods while restoring normal life in flood-affected areas at the earliest.
Officials accompanying the Chief Minister also reviewed the condition of roads, embankments, schools and other public infrastructure damaged during the floods.
The state government has already begun detailed damage assessment exercises to identify the losses suffered by affected families and public infrastructure.
Authorities said the assessment will help determine compensation for those affected while also enabling departments to prepare long-term rehabilitation and reconstruction plans.
Multiple government departments have been instructed to speed up the restoration of roads, bridges, electricity supply and drinking water facilities in the flood-hit districts.
Officials are also working to restore essential public services and reconnect villages that were cut off due to damaged roads and washed-away embankments.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), in coordination with district administrations and other government agencies, continues to monitor the flood situation and oversee relief and restoration work.
Although floodwaters have receded from most parts of the state, many villages continue to struggle with damaged infrastructure, disrupted public services and agricultural losses.
The government said its priority is now to ensure that rehabilitation measures move forward quickly so affected families can safely return to their homes and resume their livelihoods.
Authorities added that relief operations will continue wherever required, while reconstruction efforts are expected to gather pace in the coming weeks as the flood situation stabilises further.
(With inputs from IANS)
