Former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar visited the flood-affected areas of Udaipur and Amarpur in Gomati district on Sunday, where he met with victims who are presently sheltered in relief camps and their homes. During his visit to Amarpur subdivision, Sarkar spoke to reporters, expressing deep concern over the severe impact of the flooding in Udaipur, Amarpur, and Sonamura. These areas were hit hardest by the rising waters of the Gomati River, caused by relentless rains since August 19. Sarkar noted that the floods had left many people homeless and had caused widespread damage to both agricultural lands and residential properties.
Sarkar called on the government to provide immediate and effective support to those affected, particularly those in relief camps. He stressed the importance of regular monitoring within the camps, especially to ensure the safety of women and proper care for children. He also underscored the need for efficient distribution of food, medicines, and other essential supplies to flood victims still residing in the camps.
Although the floodwaters are beginning to recede, Sarkar pointed out that over 1 lakh people remain in relief camps and require ongoing care to prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases. He urged the government to cover medical expenses for flood victims who were injured or became ill during and after the floods. Sarkar also highlighted the plight of families who lost their primary breadwinners in the disaster, demanding that the government provide financial assistance and secure employment for at least one member of each affected family.
Sarkar expressed particular concern for farmers, whose lands were devastated by the floods, calling for the government to adequately compensate them. He also emphasized the urgent need to restore power infrastructure to ensure the resumption of drinking water supplies in the flood-affected areas.
On the same day, Leader of the Opposition and CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Choudhury visited Ashwini Tripura Para under Gardhang Gram Panchayat in Shantirbazar subdivision. This area suffered a tragic landslide during the flash flood, resulting in the deaths of seven people from two families. Choudhury assessed the aftermath in Sabroom and other affected areas, engaging with the victims and evaluating the ongoing relief and recovery efforts.
