Assam CM Announces ₹5 Crore Contribution for Flood-Hit Himachal Pradesh
Mumbai: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday expressed solidarity with flood-ravaged Himachal Pradesh, announcing a contribution of ₹5 crore to the state’s Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support relief and rehabilitation efforts.
In a post on X, Sarma wrote: “The devastating floods in Himachal Pradesh have caused immense loss of lives and property. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the affected. On behalf of the people of Assam, we are contributing ₹5 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund of Himachal Pradesh to support relief and rehabilitation efforts.”
The devastating floods in Himachal Pradesh have caused immense loss of lives and property. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the affected.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 7, 2025
On behalf of the people of Assam, we are contributing ₹5 crore to the Chief…
Himachal’s Grim Situation
Himachal Pradesh continues to face widespread devastation due to relentless monsoon rains, with public infrastructure bearing the brunt. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) of the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA), as of 10:00 a.m. on September 7, 2025:
- Death toll: 366 (203 due to rain-related incidents, 163 in road accidents).
- Road blockages: 866 roads blocked, including NH-03, NH-05, and NH-305.
- Worst-hit districts: Kullu (225 blockages), Mandi (191), Shimla (154).
- Other affected districts: Chamba (116), Sirmaur (45), Kangra (42), Una (33), Solan (22), Bilaspur (18), Lahaul & Spiti (11), Kinnaur (6), Hamirpur (3).
- Power disruption: 1,572 Distribution Transformers (DTRs) out of service. Kullu recorded the highest damage with 873 DTRs disrupted, followed by Mandi (259) and Lahaul & Spiti (142).
Relief and Rehabilitation Efforts
The Himachal Pradesh government is working to restore essential services, but heavy rainfall and recurring landslides have severely hampered recovery operations. Officials are prioritising road clearance and power restoration in the worst-hit districts.
Sarma’s contribution has been welcomed as a gesture of inter-state solidarity at a time when Himachal battles one of the deadliest monsoon seasons in recent memory.
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