Union Minister JP Nadda Visits Flood-Hit Areas In Assam To Assess Damage

Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited flood-affected regions in Assam alongside Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to assess damage. The central government has pledged full financial and rehabilitation support to the state as it deals with significant casualties and infrastructure loss.
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Demonstrates the central government's disaster response strategy and political coordination in managing severe climate-related crises in Northeast India.
As the Northeastern state of Assam continues to grapple with a severe flood situation, Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday visited one of the worst flood hit zones -- Nepalikhuti in Sivasagar district -- along with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The two ministers got on to a tractor and drove around the village to assess the flood situation. Addressing the media, Nadda assured that the Centre will do everything possible for Assam to tackle the situation.माननीय केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री @JPNadda जी के साथ शिवसागर के बाढ़ प्रभावित क्षेत्रों का जायजा लिया और प्रभावित परिवारों से मिलकर सरकार की ओर से हर संभव सहायता का आश्वासन दिया।लोगों की सुरक्षा, राहत और पुनर्वास को प्राथमिकता देते हुए #AssamFloodResponse को हम आगे बढ़ा रहे हैं। pic.twitter.com/3mvY0u5hXw - Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 5, 2026"I want to assure you on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that there will be no shortcoming from…
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