Guwahati / Nazira | August 4, 2026
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma conducted an extensive field tour of the flood-affected districts of Sivasagar and Charaideo, traversing inundated areas by tractor and boat to review relief operations across the Nazira, Mahmora, and Sonari assembly constituencies.
Addressing affected communities, the Chief Minister confirmed that government officials will launch a comprehensive, door-to-door physical assessment on August 9, 2026, to evaluate structural and agricultural damage before releasing financial compensation.
Key Interventions & On-Ground Directives
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Damage Assessment Mandate: Official teams will visit households starting August 9 to record permanent losses, establishing the baseline for state relief payouts.
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Infrastructure Repairs: The state government committed to reinforcing the Sundarpukhuri embankment in Nazira to mitigate long-term flood vulnerability.
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Health & Farm Support: Dedicated medical camps will be deployed across waterlogged villages, alongside agricultural assistance to help farmers resume seasonal planting.
Ex-Gratia Relief & Beneficiary Support
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Direct Financial Assistance: Ex-gratia payments of ₹4 lakh each were handed over to the families of 14 deceased victims in Mahmora (totaling ₹56 lakh), while ₹5 lakh each from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund was provided to the families of five victims in Sonari.
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Educational Aid: School uniforms and replacement textbooks were distributed to affected students at Jaya Primary School in Sonari town.
Key Brief & Operational Summary
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Region Covered: Upper Assam (Sivasagar & Charaideo Districts)
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Survey Commencement: August 9, 2026
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Key Cabinet Ministers Present: Keshab Mahanta (Revenue & Disaster Management), Pijush Hazarika (Agriculture), Bimal Bora (Industries & Commerce)
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Domain Focus: Flood Management, Revenue & Disaster Relief, Rehabilitation Mechanics, Assam State Policy
