Assam CM Himanta thanks Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal for Rs 7 crore flood relief contribution

According to the state government, the Rs 7-crore contribution will be utilised for immediate relief measures, including the provision of food, temporary shelter, clean drinking water and medical assistance to flood-affected people. The funds will also support longer-term rehabilitation efforts in areas impacted by the floods.

The contribution comes as the Assam government continues relief and restoration work in districts affected by flooding caused by heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers during the monsoon season. State agencies, along with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and local administration, have been engaged in rescue operations, distribution of relief materials and restoration of essential services in affected areas.

Floods are an annual occurrence in Assam during the monsoon, with rising water levels in the Brahmaputra and its tributaries affecting several districts, displacing thousands of people and damaging homes, crops and public infrastructure. The state government has been appealing for coordinated support from various stakeholders to aid relief and rehabilitation efforts.