Assam Flood Victims Find Support as Relief Efforts Target Vulnerable Families

Guwahati: Floodwaters tore through upper Assam’s Sivasagar district on July 19, 2026, leaving families homeless and struggling to survive. Bal Raksha Bharat, also known as Save the Children, moved in to provide food, shelter kits, and hygiene supplies as residents begin the long, difficult road to recovery.

Deboswari Koya, who lost her husband and her left hand in a past accident, watched the flood wash away her home and belongings. The charity provided food for a month and shelter tools to rebuild. She said, "After losing so much, this support gives me the courage to start again."

The impact hit children hard. Six-year-old Asurya from Bamon Pokhari Tea Garden lost his school supplies and play materials to the rising water. His mother, Rasmita, now brings him to a Child Friendly Space. Facilitators here offer a safe area for play and routine, aiming to protect his childhood from the trauma of the disaster.

Twelve-year-old Ruma Kurmi faced the crisis alone while caring for her ailing father shortly after her mother’s death. She walked five kilometres to secure hygiene and dignity kits. She noted, "For adolescent girls like us, while living through disasters, access to menstrual hygiene products, underwear and other personal essentials remains a basic need."

In Gohainbari Tea Estate, Majoni Chetri escaped rising waters while seven months pregnant. Her husband, a daily-wage labourer, struggled to manage reconstruction costs alongside preparations for their baby. The aid organization provided food supplies that last roughly one and a half months. Majoni stated, "They have been like angels for me and my family."