Assam flood toll rises to 75, Himanta unveils Rs 9 lakh relief package
Sarma said families of the dead will get Rs 9 lakh as seven districts remain severely affected and 3,32,639 people face flood damage.
- On Wednesday, a six-member Central Government team inspected flood-affected Golaghat in Assam as the death toll reached 75, with seven new fatalities reported from Sivasagar on Tuesday.
- Extensive agricultural damage includes 45,341 hectares of submerged crops across 622 villages in 21 revenue circles, while the Dhansiri River at Numaligarh remains above the danger level.
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a relief package providing families of the deceased Rs 9 lakh total, with post-mortem requirements waived for ex-gratia disbursement.
- Starting August 1, the government will provide book grants up to Rs 5,000 for students alongside Rs 15,000 in cash for over one lakh displaced families.
- Disaster Management Minister Keshab Mahanta stated the Central Government team assessed the situation to secure federal assistance following detailed discussions with local district administration.
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Assam flood death toll touches 75; over 3.3 lakh affected
Assam's flood death toll has climbed to 75 with seven new fatalities, even as the number of affected people decreased. The state government has increased the ex gratia payment to Rs 9 lakh per deceased family and relaxed norms for claiming compensation, including waiving mandatory post-mortem reports.
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Central govt team inspects flood-affected areas in Assam's Golaghat
A six-member inter-ministerial team from the Central Government visited flood-affected areas of Assam's Golaghat district and assessed the situation, State Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Keshab Mahanta said.
Assam flood toll rises to 75, Himanta unveils Rs 9 lakh relief package
Assam floods have tragically claimed seventy-five lives, with seven new fatalities reported recently. Seven districts remain severely affected, impacting over three lakh people and submerging vast agricultural lands. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a substantial relief package for affected families and students. This package includes financial aid for deceased victims' families and cash for essential needs. Students will receive boo…
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