Union Health Minister and BJP national president J.P. Nadda on Wednesday assured Assam of the Centre’s full support for relief and rehabilitation in flood-affected areas, stating that there would be “no shortage” of assistance for the state as it recovers from the recent devastating floods.
Accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Nadda visited the flood-ravaged Bihubor and Nepali Khuti areas in Sivasagar district, where he met affected families and reviewed the extent of the damage caused by the deluge.
Addressing residents during the visit, the Union minister said the Government of India was extending complete financial support to Assam and that central teams were already conducting assessments to determine the scale of destruction. On behalf of the Central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he assured both the state government and flood-affected residents that all necessary assistance would be provided to support relief and rehabilitation efforts.
Nadda said central teams were actively evaluating the losses suffered in the affected areas and reiterated that the Centre remained fully committed to helping Assam rebuild after the disaster.
Bihubor and Nepali Khuti are among the worst-affected localities in Sivasagar district, where the recent floods caused widespread damage to houses, agricultural land, livestock and public infrastructure. The disaster forced many families to leave their homes and seek shelter in relief camps and temporary accommodations on higher ground.
During the visit, Nadda and Sarma interacted with residents who had lost their homes, household belongings and sources of livelihood, taking stock of the hardships faced by the affected communities.
The Union minister’s visit comes as the Assam government continues relief distribution, damage assessment and rehabilitation work across Sivasagar and other flood-hit districts. The state has also announced financial assistance for families affected by the floods, including support for damaged houses, crop losses, livestock deaths and livelihood restoration. The Centre’s assurance is expected to strengthen ongoing efforts to help flood-affected communities recover and rebuild after one of the most severe floods to hit parts of Upper Assam in recent years.
