Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviews Assam flood relief, visits Sivasagar camps

Guwahati: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal reaffirmed the Centre's commitment to supporting flood-affected families in Assam, reviewing relief measures at camps in Sivasagar district and directing officials to ensure uninterrupted access to healthcare, food, safe drinking water and other essential services.

Visiting the relief camp at Lakhimi Nagar ME School in Sivasagar, Sonowal, the Lok Sabha MP from Dibrugarh, interacted with displaced families to assess their well-being and reviewed the availability of essential supplies. He instructed the concerned authorities to remain vigilant and ensure that no flood-affected family faces hardship in accessing basic necessities.

Later, the Union Minister visited the relief camp at Bir Lachit Borphukan College in Bihubor, where he again met affected families and reviewed arrangements for food, drinking water and other relief supplies.


Addressing the people at the relief camps, Sonowal said the Central and Assam governments were working in close coordination to provide timely assistance to every affected citizen.

"The Government of India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, stands firmly with the people of Assam during this challenging time. Both the Central and State governments are working in close coordination to ensure every possible assistance reaches those affected at the earliest. We remain committed to safeguarding every life and ensuring that relief, healthcare, food and safe drinking water continue to reach every family in need," Sonowal said.

Expressing confidence in the resilience of the people of Assam, the Union Minister said collective efforts and public cooperation would help the state overcome the crisis.

"Natural disasters test our resilience, but they also bring out our spirit of unity and compassion. Together—with the coordinated efforts of governments, voluntary organisations and citizens—we shall overcome this difficult phase and help every affected family rebuild with dignity," Sonowal added.

Earlier in the day, Sonowal flagged off the Assam Olympic Association's flood relief mission from Jalan Outdoor Stadium in Dibrugarh. The relief convoy is carrying food, clothing and other essential supplies for flood-affected families in Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat districts, where several areas continue to remain inundated.

Sonowal said community-led humanitarian efforts complement the ongoing relief operations being undertaken by the Central and State governments.

"The response to this crisis has demonstrated the strength of collective responsibility. Every contribution—whether from government agencies, civil society organisations or volunteers—helps bring hope to families facing immense hardship. I thank everyone for stepping up and offering whatever help possible to ease the suffering of those affected," he said.

During his visit to Sivasagar, Sonowal was accompanied by Assam Cabinet Ministers Bimal Borah, Sushanta Borgohain and Keshab Mahanta; Assam BJP president and MP Dilip Saikia; MLAs Diplu Ranjan Sharma and Taranga Gogoi; and other public representatives and local dignitaries.