The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for multiple districts of Assam, predicting more precipitation today, 31 July, after recent floods wreaked havoc across the state. Kokrajhar, Chirang, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Bajali, Karbi Anglong, Golaghat, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Jorhat, Majuli, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Dima Hasao, Cachar, Hailakandi, and Sribhumi districts are on yellow alert. The weather office forecasted “isolated heavy rainfall” in Assam till 5 August.
A total of 10 districts are at risk of flash floods today, including Baksa, Darrang, Nalbari, Goalpara, Sonitpur, Morigaon, Golaghat, Jorhat, Sibsagar, and Cachar.
After two more flood-related deaths were reported, the tally climbed to 80. According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the latest death report came from Sivasagar district. The devastating floods over the last few days impacted 2.12 lakh residents, bringing their lives to a standstill.
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The latest death toll from the floods in Assam has climbed to 80, with recent reports indicating that the latest fatalities occurred in Sivasagar district.
The districts at risk of flash floods in Assam include Baksa, Darrang, Nalbari, Goalpara, Sonitpur, Morigaon, Golaghat, Jorhat, Sibsagar, and Cachar.
The Assam government announced a six-month moratorium on loan repayments for families affected by floods to alleviate their financial burden during recovery efforts.
Relief efforts for flood-affected families in Assam include the establishment of 112 relief camps and the provision of financial assistance, such as additional loans and direct cash support.
Yes, residents in Assam should prepare for additional rainfall, as the India Meteorological Department has predicted isolated heavy rainfall in the state until August 5.
The Assam government on 30 July announced a six-month moratorium for flood-affected families of the four key districts — Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat and Jorhat. As many as 112 relief camps have been set up in the four districts to provide relief facilities and reportedly care for 75,583 people displaced by the deluge.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a post on X, stated, “We are announcing a 6-month moratorium on all loan repayments to all the affected families in the four districts hit by #AssamFloods and an extension of repayment tenure.”
To take a stock of the situation and assess the extent of the damage, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya visited flood-affected areas. Amid the ongoing relief and rescue operations, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state has demanded a support package from the Centre for the relief and rehabilitation of people ravaged by an unprecedented deluge, PTI reported.
In a video message through Facebook live, Sarma said, “The meeting decided on a relief scheme for the customers who availed loans in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat districts. The SLBC (State Level Bankers' Committee) decided that a moratorium of six months will be offered to all flood-affected people in these districts.” He made this statement after chairing a SLBC special meeting attended by representatives from the RBI, NABARD, SBI and all other commercial banks.
Besides extending loan tenure from one year up to seven years in all banks, the CM said. “There are many small retail shop owners who have taken loans. Now their shops have been destroyed, and nothing remains. The banks will give an additional amount of ₹10,000 in their loan accounts without any new mortgage or collateral.”
In addition to this financial aid, the state government said that it will pay ₹1.5 lakh as a one-time assistance to all Namghar residents. This will allow people in the flood-ravaged Sivasagar and Charaideo districts to rebuild their institutions.
