Assam floods: Over 26,000 houses damaged; second phase of monetary relief begins
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the ongoing survey to assess losses in July’s floods in four districts has identified the damaged houses
Floods in Assam have caused significant damage, with over 26,000 homes affected, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The ongoing survey, which will conclude by mid-September, has identified damaged houses, cattle sheds, handloom materials, domestic animals, and farmers in four districts. The second phase of monetary relief begins, providing ₹15,000 each to affected individuals in Sibsagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat.
So far, 104 people have lost their lives due to the floods. The state government plans to request new houses under the Pradhan Matri Awas Yojana for eligible families once payments are made and will update the process details by September 15.
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