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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Announces Plans to Rescue Stranded Residents from Flood‑Hit Nepal
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 05:19 PM
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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government is coordinating with Nepalese authorities to bring back Assam residents trapped by severe floods.
Severe monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding in parts of Nepal, cutting off road links and leaving a number of Indian nationals from Assam stranded in remote villages. Local relief agencies report that the affected residents are unable to return home due to washed‑out bridges and disrupted transport services.
In a press briefing, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government has opened a dedicated task force to liaise with the Nepalese government, the Indian embassy in Kathmandu and disaster‑relief NGOs. The task force is arranging temporary shelters, medical aid and the logistics needed to ferry the stranded citizens across the border once safe routes are restored.
Officials in Nepal have confirmed that they are providing food, water and basic medical care to the displaced Assam residents. They have also pledged to cooperate with Indian authorities to clear the affected roadways and facilitate the movement of rescue convoys.
Families of the stranded individuals in Assam have been informed that the repatriation process may take several days, depending on the pace of flood‑water recession and road repairs. The state government is maintaining a 24‑hour helpline to keep relatives updated on the progress.
The episode underscores the importance of cross‑border coordination during natural disasters, with both nations emphasizing a swift, humane response to protect citizens caught in the crisis.
In a press briefing, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state government has opened a dedicated task force to liaise with the Nepalese government, the Indian embassy in Kathmandu and disaster‑relief NGOs. The task force is arranging temporary shelters, medical aid and the logistics needed to ferry the stranded citizens across the border once safe routes are restored.
Officials in Nepal have confirmed that they are providing food, water and basic medical care to the displaced Assam residents. They have also pledged to cooperate with Indian authorities to clear the affected roadways and facilitate the movement of rescue convoys.
Families of the stranded individuals in Assam have been informed that the repatriation process may take several days, depending on the pace of flood‑water recession and road repairs. The state government is maintaining a 24‑hour helpline to keep relatives updated on the progress.
The episode underscores the importance of cross‑border coordination during natural disasters, with both nations emphasizing a swift, humane response to protect citizens caught in the crisis.