The Long Shadow of Floods in Assam: Beyond Relief and Rehabilitation The waters have receded from the worst hit districts of Assam, revealing a stark reality: thousands are still displaced, farmland lies under water, and families face an uncertain future.
The current crisis, which has claimed 82 lives and affected nearly 1. 78 lakh people, is a grim reminder of the recurring twin challenges that plague this region: floods and Brahmaputra erosion.
The Centre's approval of Rs 379. 35 crore for flood response under the State Disaster Response Fund is a crucial step towards immediate relief. However, it is only the beginning.