Guwahati, Aug 8 (IANS) More than 77,000 people continue to remain sheltered in relief camps across Assam as the flood situation in the state remains under close watch, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister said that rehabilitation and restoration efforts were being intensified across the flood-affected areas as the state government continued to respond to the situation.
“More than 77,000 people continue to be sheltered in relief camps as the situation remains under close watch,” Sarma said in the post.
He added that rehabilitation and restoration efforts were being stepped up across the affected areas.
The latest update comes as several parts of Assam continue to grapple with the impact of floods, with thousands of people dependent on government-run relief camps for shelter and essential assistance.
The state administration and district authorities have been engaged in relief and rescue operations, while efforts are also underway to restore essential infrastructure and services in areas affected by the floods.
The Chief Minister has been regularly sharing updates on the flood situation and the measures being undertaken by the state government.
Officials have been monitoring water levels of major rivers and the condition of embankments in vulnerable areas, even as authorities remain alert to the possibility of further deterioration in some locations.
The continuing presence of more than 77,000 people in relief camps highlights the scale of the humanitarian challenge facing the state, with rehabilitation emerging as a key priority alongside immediate relief operations.
The government has also been focussing on restoring roads, communication links and other essential infrastructure disrupted by the floods, while affected communities are being provided assistance through relief mechanisms.
Sarma said the administration would continue to closely monitor the situation and accelerate restoration and rehabilitation measures wherever required.
The flood situation in Assam has caused widespread disruption in several districts this season, affecting homes, livelihoods and public infrastructure.
With a large number of people still residing in relief camps, authorities are expected to maintain enhanced preparedness until water levels recede and affected families can safely return to their homes.
–IANS
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