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Assam flood: Govt releases first tranche of ₹160 cr interim relief to worst-hit households

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Assam government released the first tranche of about ₹160 crore interim relief to over 75,000 worst-affected households in the 2026 floods, with ₹15,000 transferred directly to each family.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the release from Dibrugarh, covering severely damaged houses in Sivasagar, Chariadeo, Jorhat, and Golaghat districts.
State subsidy under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana was also released for eligible affected families.
The flood toll in Assam rose to 85, with three more deaths reported on August 2, while the number of affected people dipped to 1.35 lakh.
Sarma said a further tranche of ₹10,000 for severely impacted families in Sivasagar and Charaideo will be released in the next few days.

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