'Normalcy Will Take Time': JP Nadda Surveys Flood-Ravaged Assam; Vows Comprehensive Relief, Rehabilitation & Compensation | Video
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Sivasagar: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday visited flood-ravaged areas of Assam and said the scale of devastation was so enormous that it will take time to restore normalcy.
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#WATCH | Sivasagar, Assam | Union Health Minister JP Nadda says, "On behalf of the government of India and PM Modi, I assure Himanta Biswa Sarma and you that there will be no shortage of relief extended. Complete financial assistance is being extended to the state. Central teams… pic.twitter.com/OeUeY4ugvs
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Nadda, accompanied by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, toured Sivasagar district's Nepalikhuti area along the Assam-Nagaland border, one of the worst-hit regions in the latest wave of floods that struck on July 19.
"I have visited the flood-hit Nepalikhuti area. Along with CM Sarma, I have witnessed the scale of devastation. The damage is so huge that it will take time (for normalcy to return)," Nadda told reporters after interacting with the affected families.
#WATCH | Union Health Minister JP Nadda conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas in Assam pic.twitter.com/r1ofErz9dG
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Assuring the affected people of all possible assistance from the Centre, he said the government stood firmly with them.
"I want to assure you on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that there will be no shortcoming from the Indian government. Whether it is financial assistance, rehabilitation, compensation or support for property losses, everything will be provided," he said.
Nazira, Assam: Union Minister J.P. Nadda says, "I am assessing the extent of damage caused by the floods along with the Chief Minister...Entire villages have been affected, and a lot of damage has occurred..." pic.twitter.com/xvyOIjFXpb
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The visit comes as the Northeastern state continues to grapple with a severe flood situation. The death toll has risen to 89, while more than 1.22 lakh people remain affected across five districts amid fears of fresh inundation following overnight rains.
Nadda travelled to the flood-hit area in a tractor-trailer along with Sarma as roads remained inaccessible to regular vehicles due to thick layers of mud and silt, 18 days after the deluge struck the region.
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He said PM Modi had deputed him to assess the ground situation and that he had discussed the impact of the floods in detail with the chief minister.
Flood Relief In Assam: Over 62,000 Families Receive ₹15,000 Aid As Survey Begins For Compensation |VIDEO"We will hold a review meeting in the evening to discuss the way forward. CM Sarma did everything possible to provide immediate relief to the affected people, and the relief operations are continuing on a large scale," Nadda said.
He said that while the Assam government was deploying all its resources to tackle the crisis, the Centre would extend every possible assistance.
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