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Union Minister Nadda Visits Flood-Hit Sivasagar in Assam
Heavy floods hit a place in India called Assam, damaging homes, farms and animals.
A big leader from the central government, Mr. Nadda, went to see the damage.
He was joined by the Chief Minister of Assam, Mr. Himanta Biswa Sarma.
They visited small villages called Bihubor, Nepali Khuti and Santak.
The roads were covered in mud, so Mr. Nadda even rode a tractor part of the way.
He told the people that the government would give all the help they need.
He promised money to repair losses and support rebuilding homes and farms.
He said the damage is so huge that it will take time for normal life to return.
He praised the state government for helping people quickly.
Mr. Sarma thanked him and hoped the Prime Minister would hear about the situation.
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda visited flood-ravaged areas of Assam's Sivasagar district on Wednesday.
He was accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and several state Cabinet ministers.
The delegation toured worst-hit villages including Bihubor, Nepali Khuti (Nepalikhuti) and Santak near the Assam-Nagaland border.
Nadda assured residents of full central government support for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction with 'no shortage of relief assistance.'
He acknowledged extensive loss of property, crops and livestock, and praised the Assam government's swift and proactive relief work.
- Who
- Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and several state Cabinet ministers
- What
- Visited flood-ravaged villages and assured residents of full central government support for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction
- Where
- Sivasagar district, Assam, near the Assam-Nagaland border, including the villages Bihubor, Nepali Khuti and Santak
- When
- On a Wednesday; the exact date is not stated in the article
- Why
- Severe floods caused extensive loss of property, crops and livestock, and the central government is assessing the damage to extend financial assistance
Key facts
- Affected District
- Sivasagar, Assam
- Visited Villages
- Bihubor, Nepali Khuti (Nepalikhuti), Santak
- Key Officials
- J.P. Nadda (Union Health Minister), Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam Chief Minister)
- Key Assurance
- Full central financial assistance for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction
- Reported Damage
- Extensive loss of property, crops and livestock
- Damage Assessment
- Central teams assessing the scale of damage
- Location
- Near the Assam-Nagaland border
- Travel Conditions
- Mud-covered roads; minister travelled partway by tractor
Quotes
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister
“"Nadda ji has personally seen the extent of the destruction. I am confident that he will convey the situation to the Prime Minister so that the people of Assam receive all the support required for relief and rehabilitation."”
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“"On behalf of the Government of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I assure Himanta Biswa Sarma and all of you that there will be no shortage of relief assistance."”
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