Guwahati: Volunteers from across the Northeast are traveling hundreds of kilometres to help families in Sivasagar rebuild after recent floods. Hemanta Kalita led a team from Sualkuchi, covering nearly 400 kilometres to distribute supplies directly to affected residents. They operate independently of any large organization. Kalita expressed concerns about the environmental impact of relief waste, noting, "We came here only with the intention of helping people affected by the floods. Relief materials are mostly packed in plastic bags, and if these are left behind after the floods, they could create another environmental problem. The government should take necessary steps to collect and properly dispose of these plastic wastes."
Construction work continues in Nepali Khuti village. The Gorkha Union from Naginijan, Nagaland, is erecting bamboo huts for displaced families who lost their homes. Help arrived from further afield as well. A team from the Composite Hospital of the Sashastra Seema Bal in Tezpur traveled 250 kilometres to provide food and supplies. They partnered with the NGO Manabatar Swarthat Aami to reach remote villages.
The Lalpahar Sema Students Union also joined the effort. They traveled 200 kilometres from Jagun to deliver aid to Dikhowmukh College for local distribution. The union president stated, "We came to stand with the flood-affected people of Sivasagar during this difficult time. We brought essential relief materials and handed them over so they could reach those who need them the most." Thousands of families remain in the recovery phase as they work to restart their lives.
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