The death toll from the flood situation in Assam has climbed to 75 following seven additional fatalities in Sivasagar district, prompting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to intensify state-wide relief operations and roll out an enhanced compensation package for affected families. The state government has raised the ex-gratia aid to ₹9 lakh per deceased victim's family, relaxed documentation requirements, and mobilized multi-agency emergency forces to assist over 3.32 lakh people currently impacted across seven districts.Escalating Human Impact & Key Disaster FiguresAccording to the latest bulletin from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), all seven recent fatalities were reported from the Nazira revenue circle in Sivasagar district. While overall floodwaters have begun showing marginal recession in select areas, severe inundation continues across broad swathes of Upper and Central Assam.Total Fatalities: 75 across the state.Affected Population: 3,32,639 citizens spanning 622 villages in 21 revenue circles.Worst-Hit Districts: Charaideo (1.42 lakh affected), Sivasagar (97,074 affected), and Jorhat (57,371 affected).Agricultural Impact: Over 45,341 hectares of standing crop area remain submerged.Displacement & Shelter: 32,477 displaced individuals are currently housed across 81 active relief camps, with an additional 34 relief distribution centers operating statewide.Major Relief Measures & Financial Assistance AnnouncedChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a comprehensive financial relief and rehabilitation roadmap aimed at easing administrative burdens for grieving families:Relief CategoryAid / Policy AdjustmentEx-Gratia CompensationIncreased from ₹4 lakh to ₹9 lakh per deceased or missing person (supplemented by ₹5 lakh from the CM's Relief Fund).Simplified DocumentationMandatory post-mortem reports waived; a certificate from the local Circle Officer now suffices for claims.Immediate Family Support₹15,000 direct bank transfer for approximately 1 lakh severely affected households in four priority districts.Student AssistanceBook grants of ₹1,000 (school), ₹3,000 (UG), and ₹5,000 (PG), alongside free re-issuance of lost educational certificates.Joint Rescue Operations & Central SupportEmergency response teams comprising the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Indian Army, Air Force, and civil volunteers remain deployed on the ground to evacuate stranded residents and distribute essential supplies.Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally reviewed the disaster response with Union ministers and state representatives, affirming that the Central Government is standing firmly with Assam to accelerate rehabilitation, restore essential electrical infrastructure, and ensure uninterrupted emergency communications.Also Read :- Salman Khan Being Human Helps Assam Flood Victims With Food, Medicines and Essential Supplies
