Assam floods due to geographical factors, says CM

Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday (July 03), while speaking on the flood situation in the state, attributed the crisis that occurs annually to uncontrollable geographical factors.

Speaking to the media after taking stock of the flood situation in Kamrup district of Assam, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the devastating second wave of floods in the state was primarily triggered by a cloudburst in neighboring Arunachal Pradesh.

"Heavy rainfall in China, Bhutan, and the upper reaches of Arunachal Pradesh has led to floods in Assam, and this is beyond our control," he stated.

Over the years, several flood control measures have been implemented, which CM Sarma claims have reduced both the impact and suffering of the people in Assam.

During his visit, the Assam chief minister reviewed the situation at Garal Bhattapara Gaonburah ghat and inspected the Dharapur Jangrabari Sluice Gate over River Khana.

He assured residents that repair work on damaged embankments and roads is underway, along with provisions for food and medical aid in relief camps.

He also announced plans to visit Majuli in Assam on Thursday, where an embankment breach has submerged vast tracts of land.

"We are working 24x7 to ensure that no further embankments are breached," he added.

The Assam chief minister noted that rainfall has decreased in several affected districts, expressing hope that if this trend continues, the situation might improve within a week.

However, he cautioned that persistent rainfall in catchment areas would keep the situation critical.