Assam floods: Govt to provide ₹75,000 relief per family

Assam has been severely hit by monsoon flooding, with 85 deaths reported across upper Assam and approximately 1.35 lakh people affected. The BJP government announced interim relief of ₹75,000 per family on Monday, with Chief Minister Himant Biswa Sarma releasing the first installment of ₹15,000 from Dibrugarh.

Families in Shivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat districts with severely damaged homes will receive the initial payment, with additional assistance following to reach the total relief amount. The Chief Minister visited the most affected districts and reviewed relief and rehabilitation operations.

Five districts—Charaideo, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Jorhat, and Shivasagar—account for over 1.36 lakh affected residents. Meanwhile, Kerala has reported six deaths from flooding.