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Guwahati: Assam Water Resources Minister Fijush Harzika has announced a financial assistance package of Rs 20 lakh for the families of those who died in the recent Karimganj landslide.
In response to the severe floods and landslides in the district, the injection conducted an inspection in the most affected areas, emphasizing the need for urgent relief measures and critical infrastructure repairs. The inspection included a visit to the Salis Gate area at Badarpur Ghat, where a devastating landslide recently claimed five lives.
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Following his assessments on the spot, the shot led a departmental audit meeting in the conference hall of the district commissioner. The meeting focused on strategizing effective relief efforts and accelerating infrastructure repairs to mitigate the impact of natural disasters. This discussion aims to coordinate a quick and organized response to support the communities affected by the floods.
Accompanied by MLA Kaushik Roy from Khimpur and MLA Krishnanando Pal from Patharkandi, Hazrika inspected the silt along the Barak river in Srigauri area. The delegation discussed comprehensive plans to construct embankments spanning 25-30 km across three rivers in Karimganj to prevent further erosion and restore stability to the affected areas.
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The shot directed MLA members to submit a detailed report within five days, outlining progress and immediate needs to complete ongoing flood control projects. So far, two of four planned levees have been completed.
The recent flood in Karimganj affected about 2.4 lakh people.
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