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98 dead in Assam floods, CM Sarma seeks national solutions
The Assam flood death toll has climbed to 98, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. Cachar district is the worst hit with 22 fatalities, followed by Sivasagar with 10. Chief…
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The Assam flood death toll has climbed to 98, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. Cachar district is the worst hit with 22 fatalities, followed by Sivasagar with 10. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the state needs national-level solutions rather than a mere declaration of a national disaster. Relief operations continue across affected districts, with the government providing Rs 15,000 interim assistance to over 43,000 families in Sivasagar alone.
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain visited flood-hit Golaghat on Friday and described the devastation as severe, urging authorities to prioritise housing. Many families have lost their homes and are forced to live in relief camps. Minister Pijush Hazarika has been stationed in Sivasagar for a week to oversee rehabilitation work.
The Indian Opinion
The debate over declaring Assam floods a national disaster often distracts from the real issue: annual floods need structural solutions, not just a tag. The Centre and state must jointly invest in river management, erosion control, and climate-resilient infrastructure. A concrete test will be whether the Union Budget allocates dedicated funds for Brahmaputra basin management and whether Assam’s neighbouring states cooperate on water-sharing.
Source: timesnownews.com
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