GUWAHATI, Aug. 3: Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Monday assured that the state government will rebuild flood-ravaged villages in Sivasagar and other severely affected areas following Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s visit to assess the extensive damage.
Describing the situation as one of massive devastation, Hazarika said the Chief Minister had assured affected residents that damaged villages would be reconstructed and restored, although the rehabilitation process would take some time as flood conditions continued in parts of the state.
“It is a huge devastation, but the Chief Minister has come and assured that these villages will be rebuilt. I am confident this will be done within a very short period. It will take some time because the devastation is still continuing,” Hazarika said.
The minister also said the Assam government has begun providing financial assistance to flood-affected families. According to him, beneficiaries in four flood-hit districts have received the first instalment of Rs 15,000, while an additional Rs 10,000 will be disbursed after seven days as part of the relief package.
The state government has been continuing relief and rehabilitation measures across the affected districts as thousands of families recover from one of Assam’s worst floods in recent years.
