Assam: Sivasagar rebuilds a month after the floods but fear remains
A month after floods hit Sivasagar and neighbouring Charaideo, the waters have receded, but the disaster is far from over for many survivors. At least 105 died.
A month after the devastating July 19 flood, the village of Bihubor in Assam's Sivasagar district is rebuilding but survivors still face fear. Chandravati Manjhi, 65, returned to her home after being buried under a mudslide that originated from a nearby hill in Nagaland. The floodwaters swept away livestock, agricultural equipment, and even homes, leaving many families without a means of earning a living.
Pramila Majhi, whose family lost almost everything, says it will take 20 years to return to normal. The Assam government is conducting a damage assessment and has provided interim financial assistance, but environmental degradation due to illegal mining is also being blamed for the disaster.
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