What happened: Assam requested Central support after Upper Assam floods

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the Assam Government asked the Union Government for a dedicated Central support package for people affected by an unprecedented flood in Upper Assam.

Assam submitted the request to the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) after the IMCT conducted a multi-day assessment of flood-devastated districts.

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam is seeking recognition of the Upper Assam flood as an atypical, high-intensity, rapid-onset event.

Assam requested flexible norms for damage assessment and assistance delivery.

Assam requested Central support covering relief, housing, restoration of infrastructure, and livelihood-related measures for Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat.

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