Guwahati, July 29 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced enhanced financial assistance for families affected by the ongoing floods, including an additional Rs 5 lakh for the next of kin of each person who died and an immediate interim relief of Rs 15,000 for every flood-affected household in the worst-hit districts.

Speaking to the media after reviewing the flood situation, Sarma said no sum of money could compensate for the loss of life, but the state government remained committed to supporting the affected families.

“The pain of losing loved ones cannot be alleviated by any amount of financial assistance. Nevertheless, to provide support to the families affected by the floods, an additional assistance of Rs 5 lakh will be provided from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the family members of each deceased person,” he said.

The additional amount will be paid over and above the existing ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh under standard norms, bringing the total compensation for each deceased person’s family to Rs 9 lakh.

Sarma also announced that every flood-affected family in the worst-hit districts will receive an immediate interim payment of Rs 15,000 to cover urgent needs. He stated that the relief would be extended without discrimination to all eligible households, including government employees, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA workers), mid-day meal workers and other categories that are sometimes excluded from certain schemes.

The announcements come as Assam faces one of the more severe flood spells of the current season. Thousands of families across multiple districts have been affected, with damage reported to homes, agricultural land and public infrastructure.

State authorities continue relief and rehabilitation work in coordination with district administrations. Rescue operations and the distribution of essential supplies remain under way in the affected areas.

The new package is intended to deliver immediate financial support while longer-term rehabilitation measures are intensified. Officials indicated that the focus remains on reaching eligible families quickly and ensuring that assistance reaches those most in need without procedural delays.

Guwahati, July 29 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced enhanced financial assistance for families affected by the ongoing floods, including an additional Rs 5 lakh for the next of kin of each person who died and an immediate interim relief of Rs 15,000 for every flood-affected household in the worst-hit districts.

Speaking to the media after reviewing the flood situation, Sarma said no sum of money could compensate for the loss of life, but the state government remained committed to supporting the affected families.

“The pain of losing loved ones cannot be alleviated by any amount of financial assistance. Nevertheless, to provide support to the families affected by the floods, an additional assistance of Rs 5 lakh will be provided from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to the family members of each deceased person,” he said.

The additional amount will be paid over and above the existing ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh under standard norms, bringing the total compensation for each deceased person’s family to Rs 9 lakh.

Sarma also announced that every flood-affected family in the worst-hit districts will receive an immediate interim payment of Rs 15,000 to cover urgent needs. He stated that the relief would be extended without discrimination to all eligible households, including government employees, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA workers), mid-day meal workers and other categories that are sometimes excluded from certain schemes.

The announcements come as Assam faces one of the more severe flood spells of the current season. Thousands of families across multiple districts have been affected, with damage reported to homes, agricultural land and public infrastructure.

State authorities continue relief and rehabilitation work in coordination with district administrations. Rescue operations and the distribution of essential supplies remain under way in the affected areas.

The new package is intended to deliver immediate financial support while longer-term rehabilitation measures are intensified. Officials indicated that the focus remains on reaching eligible families quickly and ensuring that assistance reaches those most in need without procedural delays.