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August 17, 2026 1:33 PM

Assam flood damage estimated at Rs 480 crore, 26,681 houses affected: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the floods last month caused damage estimated at Rs 480 crore and affected 26,681 houses across the state. Addressing a press conference, Sarma said 96,842 flood-affected families had so far received financial assistance of Rs 15,000 each, with the state government spending Rs 146.26 crore on the relief. He said another 3,000-4,000 families may receive the assistance. Rapid damage assessment is currently underway in Charaideo, Sivasagar, ...

August 13, 2026 4:01 PM

Assam flood: Over 48.5 lakh kg rice distributed, essential supplies maintained, says CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state government has maintained an uninterrupted supply of essential food items to flood-affected families since the beginning of the current flood situation, with more than 48.5 lakh kg of rice distributed across the state. Sharing details of the government’s flood response in a post on X, Sarma said the administration remained committed to ensuring that essential supplies reached affected families without interruption. “Never ...

July 20, 2026 3:16 PM

Assam Flood: Indian Army launches ‘Operation Jal Rahat’

The Indian Army has launched 'Operation Jal Rahat' to assist the Assam government in large-scale rescue and relief operations as worsening floods continue to affect several parts of eastern Assam, impacting thousands of people across seven districts, officials said on Monday. Army and Assam Rifles columns have been deployed in the worst-hit districts of Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat, where floodwaters have submerged vast areas, cut off villages and disrupted normal life, a senior official sai...