Guwahati: More than 77,000 people continue to stay in relief camps across Assam as the flood situation remains under close watch, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.
In a post on X, Sarma said rehabilitation and restoration efforts were being intensified across flood-affected areas as the state government continued its response to the situation.
“More than 77,000 people continue to be sheltered in relief camps as the situation remains under close watch,” the Chief Minister said.
He added that rehabilitation and restoration measures were being stepped up across the affected areas.
The latest update comes as several parts of Assam continue to grapple with the impact of floods, leaving thousands of people dependent on government-run relief camps for shelter and essential assistance.
The state administration and district authorities have been carrying out relief and rescue operations, while efforts are also underway to restore essential infrastructure and services disrupted by the floods.
Sarma has been regularly sharing updates on the flood situation and the measures being undertaken by the state government. Officials are monitoring water levels in major rivers and the condition of embankments in vulnerable areas, while remaining alert to the possibility of further deterioration in some locations.
The continued presence of more than 77,000 people in relief camps underscores the scale of the humanitarian challenge facing the state, with rehabilitation emerging as a key priority alongside immediate relief operations.
The government is also focusing on restoring roads, communication links and other essential infrastructure disrupted by the floods, while affected communities are being provided assistance through relief mechanisms.
Sarma said the administration would continue to closely monitor the situation and accelerate restoration and rehabilitation measures wherever required.
The floods have caused widespread disruption across several districts in Assam this season, affecting homes, livelihoods and public infrastructure.
With a large number of people still staying in relief camps, authorities are expected to maintain enhanced preparedness until water levels recede and affected families can safely return to their homes.
With IANS inputs