Upper Assam Flood Committee Demands Permanent Solution, Compensation for Victims

Sivasagar: The Upper Assam Flood Problem Permanent Solution Demand Committee submitted an 11-point memorandum to the Assam Chief Minister through the Deputy Commissioner on Tuesday, demanding permanent flood-control measures and adequate compensation for affected families.

The committee highlighted the devastation caused by the July 19 floods in Sivasagar, Jorhat and Charaideo, claiming 115 deaths and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. It also demanded financial assistance, dredging of the Dikhow River and a thorough investigation into the causes of the floods.