Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inspects flood-affected areas of Golaghat district
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the flood affected Bankuwal at Bokakhat sub-division in Golaghat district and inspected the breach point of the area in Bokakhat sub-division. Sarma took a boat journey to reach out to the area at Bankuwal where the current flood breached a point of an embankment. As a result of the breach around 72 villages got affected.
Sarma talked to the flood affected people taking shelter on the embankment and took note of the flood induced damage. Meanwhile, Sarma also visited the temporary relief camp set up at Kamargaon Higher Secondary school and took stock of the relief materials including facilities being provided to the camp inmates. He also enquired about the medical facilities, safe drinking water and baby food being given to the inmates in the camp. While talking to the flood affected people, he assured them of all possible help from the government.
The Chief Minister also said that once the flood water recedes, the breach point will be repaired using latest technology and action will be taken to facilitate the flood victims' early return to their respective homes. He also said that 'Team Assam' has been unrelenting in its endeavour to ensure relief and rehabilitation of the flood affected people. The Chief Minister also asked the District Commissioner to ensure that the flood victims get adequate help from the administration. He asked the DC to ensure availability of adequate fodder for domestic animals sheltered in the relief camps.
Chief Minister during his visit
