Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced financial assistance on Saturday for those affected by the floods that wreaked havoc on the state in May and June of this year.
The CM stated that over 89 lakh people in Assam have been impacted by the exceptional floods this year while speaking to the media during a briefing in Guwahati.
He provided information on the government’s rescue and relief activities in the wake of the disastrous floods.
Taking to Twitter, the Assam CM in a series of tweets wrote, “We’ve made unwavering efforts to reach affected families & extend all necessary help in a systematic way.”
“In the first phase, emphasis was laid on evacuation and safety. NDRF and SDRF evacuated 98,509 people and 7,42,250 took shelter in relief camps. 2,19,298 quintal free rice and other essential food items like dal, oil and salt were supplied to ensure basic needs,” he added.
The chief minister then declared that in an effort to lessen the pain of these flood victims, 1,89,752 families will receive Rs 3,800 each as they depart the relief camps.
Assam has faced unprecedented floods this year, affecting over 89 lakh people.
Our Govt has been pro-active since the very beginning to ensure relief & rehabilitation. We’ve made unwavering efforts to reach affected families & extend all necessary help in a systematic way. pic.twitter.com/joR1ql8qiD
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 16, 2022