Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda visited flood-affected Nepalikhuti in Assam to assess the ground situation and review relief and rehabilitation measures. He was accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma during the inspection.
With roads submerged due to floodwaters, Nadda and the Chief Minister used a tractor to reach the affected areas, where they interacted with residents and reviewed the impact of the flooding. They also took stock of the ongoing relief operations and the support being extended to people displaced by the disaster.
The visit comes as Assam continues to grapple with this year's flood season, which has affected several districts across the state following heavy rainfall and rising water levels in the Brahmaputra and its tributaries. Thousands of people have been impacted, with many taking shelter in relief camps while government agencies continue rescue, relief and restoration efforts in the affected regions.
The state government, along with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and district administrations, has been carrying out rescue operations, distributing relief materials and restoring essential services in flood-hit areas. Health teams have also been deployed to prevent the outbreak of waterborne diseases in relief camps and affected villages.
During the visit, the Union Health Minister reviewed the availability of healthcare services and interacted with officials overseeing relief operations. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma briefed him on the state's response to the floods and the measures being taken to assist affected families.
The Centre has assured continued support to Assam in managing the flood situation, while relief and rehabilitation efforts remain underway across the state.
