Assam disburses second phase of flood relief to 32,000 families

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the second phase of interim flood relief, transferring Rs 15,000 each to nearly 32,000 families affected by the severe floods that struck the state in July. The disbursement, made through Direct Benefit Transfer, was launched in Sivasagar district and covers vulnerable families in the worst-hit districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat.

The state government has now provided the immediate monetary assistance to a total of 96,842 families, with the total relief amount disbursed reaching Rs 146.26 crore. Sarma stated that another 3,000 to 4,000 families could be included once the beneficiary list is finalized. The relief program forms part of a broader rehabilitation effort after floods that began on July 19 killed 104 people and affected over 721,000 individuals across multiple districts.

According to an official assessment, the deluge damaged 26,681 houses and 18,887 cattle sheds, while destroying over 41,000 handloom-related materials. The loss of 598,691 domestic animals has been recorded, and 93,256 farmers have been identified as affected. Preliminary damage is estimated at approximately Rs 480 crore,...