Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the flood-affected areas of Nazira, Mahmora, and Sonari Legislative Assembly constituencies on Monday to assess the prevailing situation and review the extent of damage caused by the recent floods in Upper Assam districts. This was his second visit to the flood-hit districts of Charaideo and Sivasagar following the latest wave of floods. During the visit, the Chief Minister inspected the flood-affected areas at Santak, Nepalikhuti, and Sundarpukhuri in Nazira constituency, Chomoni village in Mahmora, and ward number 8 of Sonari town of Sonari constituency.
He also interacted with the affected residents and took stock of the flood relief being provided to them. Sarma inspected the flood-ravaged Nepalikhuti area of Bihubar under the Nazira constituency and interacted with the residents for a first-hand understanding of the challenges confronting them. He later visited Shulal Kalita village in Sundarpukhuri, where he held discussions with the residents and reviewed the ongoing relief operations.
The Chief Minister assured the flood-affected people that government officials would begin visiting households from August 9 to assess the permanent damage caused by the floods. The process of providing compensation would commence thereafter. He also announced that steps would be taken to strengthen and reinforce the Sundarpukhuri embankment.
Sarma further assured the flood-affected people that health camps would be organised in the flood-affected areas and that the government would extend assistance to help farmers resume agricultural activities. The Chief Minister also visited the extensive waterlogged areas of the Mahmora constituency in Charaideo district and travelled by boat to Chomoni village, enquiring about the well-being of several families stranded by the floodwaters.
