Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda is scheduled to visit Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday to assess flood-affected areas and review the ongoing relief, rehabilitation and healthcare measures for those impacted by the disaster.
The visit marks the third and final leg of Nadda’s three-day tour of the flood- and landslide-hit northeastern states of Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, where he has been assessing the extent of the damage and reviewing relief efforts on the ground.
During his visit, the Union Minister is expected to inspect areas affected by floods, flash floods and cloudbursts. His itinerary is also likely to include visits to relief camps, inspections of damaged infrastructure and interactions with residents affected by the natural calamities.
Earlier on Wednesday, Nadda assured the people of Assam that the Centre would extend all necessary support for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in flood-affected areas, reiterating the Union government’s commitment to helping affected families rebuild their lives.
Accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Union Minister visited the flood-hit Bihubor and Nepali Khuti areas in Sivasagar district, where he reviewed the ground situation and interacted with families affected by the recent floods.
Addressing local residents, Nadda said the Central government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stands firmly with the people of Assam and will ensure that relief and rehabilitation work continues without any shortage of resources.
He also said that teams deputed by the Centre are conducting detailed assessments of the damage caused by the floods so that rehabilitation and restoration measures can be implemented at the earliest.
The Bihubor and Nepali Khuti areas in Sivasagar district have suffered extensive damage due to the recent flooding, with hundreds of homes damaged, large stretches of agricultural land submerged and significant livestock losses reported.
Later in the day, Nadda travelled to Nagaland, where he was accompanied by the state’s Health and Family Welfare Minister P. Paiwang Konyak and Rajya Sabha MP S. Phangnon Konyak to inspect landslide-affected areas in Mon district.
During the visit, the Union Minister inspected the landslide-hit Defence Colony and adjoining areas in Techa Ward. He also met bereaved families and interacted with displaced residents staying at the Konyak Union Office.
Nadda assured the affected families that the Central government stands firmly with the Nagaland government in tackling the ongoing flood and landslide situation. He said the Narendra Modi-led government is working in close coordination with the state administration to ensure timely relief and every possible assistance reach all affected families.
Heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides across Mon district, with Defence Colony and nearby localities among the worst-hit areas. Several houses suffered extensive damage, forcing many families to evacuate. The landslides also disrupted road connectivity at several locations, while power and water supply were temporarily affected in parts of the district.
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