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Assam floods cause Rs 480 crore in damage and affect 26,000 houses
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reported that recent flooding has caused approximately Rs 480 crore in damages and affected 26,681 houses across the state. To assist those impacted, the government has disbursed Rs 15,000 in interim relief to 96,842 families, totaling roughly Rs 146 to 150 crore in aid so far.
Damage assessment efforts are ongoing in the districts of Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Golaghat. Officials stated that the first phase of the survey is nearing completion, with a second phase expected to conclude by September 10 or 11. The government aims to release final compensation amounts before the Durga Puja festival.
In terms of infrastructure and recovery, 793 schools are currently undergoing repairs to facilitate the resumption of classes. The state also plans to expedite the construction of houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in the hardest-hit districts of Charaideo and Sivasagar. Additionally, high-capacity pumps have been deployed in Sivasagar to assist with dewatering low-lying areas.
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Assam · Assam Government · Gorkha Development Council · Guwahati · Himanta Biswa Sarma · Nepali Khuti · Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana · Ranoj Pegu · Sivasagar
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The state government will expedite the construction of PMAY houses in Charaideo and Sivasagar. www.khabarfast.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.dnaindia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 75 percent of the flood damage assessment has been completed. bhaskarlive.in · www.dnaindia.com
- [DISPUTED] 96,842 families have received interim relief of Rs 15,000 each. www.edexlive.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.khabarfast.com · bhaskarlive.in · assamtimes.org · +4 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] 793 schools are undergoing repairs to allow for the resumption of classes. www.edexlive.com · bhaskarlive.in · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.dnaindia.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The second phase of the damage assessment survey is expected to conclude by September 10 or 11. www.khabarfast.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.deccanchronicle.com · www.dnaindia.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Floods in Assam caused approximately Rs 480 crore in damages. www.edexlive.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.khabarfast.com · bhaskarlive.in · assamtimes.org · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The floods affected 26,681 houses. www.edexlive.com · desitalkchicago.com · www.khabarfast.com · bhaskarlive.in · assamtimes.org · +4 more
- [DISPUTED] Nearly Rs 150 crore has been disbursed as interim relief to flood-affected residents. bhaskarlive.in · www.dnaindia.com