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Assam to Rebuild After Floods Cause ₹450 Cr Loss, 26,000 Families Affected
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 11:17 AM
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Assam authorities have announced a reconstruction plan following floods that have left 26,000 families affected and estimated damages at ₹450 crore.
Recent monsoon floods have devastated large parts of Assam, leaving thousands of homes damaged and disrupting livelihoods.
A comprehensive assessment carried out by state officials has identified 26,000 families who have suffered losses, with total damage estimated at ₹450 crore.
In response, the Assam government has outlined a reconstruction programme that will focus on rebuilding homes, restoring infrastructure and improving flood‑resilient measures.
The plan will be implemented through a combination of state funds, central assistance and public‑private partnerships, with an emphasis on faster relief and long‑term resilience.
A comprehensive assessment carried out by state officials has identified 26,000 families who have suffered losses, with total damage estimated at ₹450 crore.
In response, the Assam government has outlined a reconstruction programme that will focus on rebuilding homes, restoring infrastructure and improving flood‑resilient measures.
The plan will be implemented through a combination of state funds, central assistance and public‑private partnerships, with an emphasis on faster relief and long‑term resilience.