GUWAHATI: In response to the recent devastating floods across Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma convened a critical virtual meeting with all District Commissioners (DCs) on Wednesday, July 3. The primary agenda was to expedite and enhance relief and rehabilitation measures for those impacted by the floods.
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During the meeting, Sarma outlined a series of urgent actions and strategies to mitigate the flood’s impact and ensure rapid assistance to the affected populations. His directives included:
• Immediate implementation of relief measures, rescue operations, and rehabilitation efforts.
• Establishment of shelter camps for temporary accommodation until rehabilitation is complete.
• Alternative arrangements for pumping water at sluice gates and drainage systems, and repair of broken bridges.
• Deployment of geo bags to prevent water from re-entering rural areas.
• Provision of storage water and essential supplies.
• Comprehensive survey of flood damage for timely intervention.
• Adequate supply of sanitary napkins, clean drinking water, and child food in relief camps.
• Efforts to secure rehabilitation grants for flood-affected individuals by August 15.
• Timely preparation and submission of detailed reports by DCs.
• Uninterrupted flood relief supplies, with direct communication with the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary of the Revenue Department for advance capital if necessary.
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