Assam CM meets family of boy who died saving puppy from flood water
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood-affected areas in Sivasagar to meet the family of a boy who died while rescuing his puppy. The region continues to face severe flooding and riverbank erosion, prompting government promises of infrastructure fortification.
Why it matters
Frequent flooding in Assam highlights the ongoing humanitarian and infrastructure challenges posed by climate-related disasters in the region.
During a tour of the flood-hit areas of eastern Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) met the parents of the boy who died while trying to save his pet puppy. Sivasagar district was swamped so quickly by flood water in July that most people could not evacuate in time.
The floodwaters, triggered by extremely heavy rainfall in the hills of adjoining Nagaland, cut through Sivasagar and Charaideo districts on July 19. Nagaland’s Mon town bore the brunt of the water fury, with landslides claiming 11 lives.
“I can help build your house and help in every possible way, but I cannot bring back your son,” the Chief Minister said as 13-year-old Hridip’s parents, Deepak and Parbati Panika, cried on his shoulders.
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