Assam Floods: CM Sarma Meets Shivraj Chouhan as Centre Clears 3.86 Lakh Houses, Rs 140 Cr Aid

Assam Floods: Disaster Came Too Fast for Communities to Prepare

From changing rainfall patterns and extreme weather to deforestation and silted riverbeds, experts say multiple factors intensified the floods, while residents caught in the sudden deluge struggled to cope.

Assam floods: CM Sarma meets Shivraj Chouhan as Centre clears 3.86 lakh houses, Rs 140 cr aid

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has thrown substantial support behind Assam's flood recovery efforts, unveiling key financial assistance measures. A remarkable Rs 5,000 crore has been designated for the construction of new homes in flood-affected areas, complemented by Rs 140 crore sanctioned under the RKVY program. Assam's Chief Minister has publicly thanked the Centre for acting promptly to facilitate these vital measures.

Assam CM Sarma Meets Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan; Centre Approves 3.86 Lakh Houses, Rs 140 Cr for Flood Relief

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in the national capital on Tuesday to discuss comprehensive relief and recovery measures for the flood-ravaged areas of Assam. India News | Assam CM Sarma Meets Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan; Centre Approves 3.86 Lakh Houses, Rs 140 Cr for Flood Relief.

Centre approves 3.8 lakh PMAY-G houses for flood-hit Assam families

The Centre approved 3.8 lakh PMAY-G houses worth nearly Rs 5,000 crore for flood-affected families in Assam and extended the survey by 15 days.