Doomdooma: The Assam Tea Tribes Students’ Association (ATTSA), Doomdooma Regional Committee, on Thursday alleged that several flood-affected villages and tea garden areas in Assam’s Sivasagar district have not received any relief from the government or district administration despite widespread damage.
The allegation came after an ATTSA delegation visited Chontok Tea Estate, Hanuman Tea Estate, Bamunpukhuri Tea Estate, Nepalikhuti village and the Chikri bridge area to distribute relief materials to affected residents.
“Our team witnessed heartbreaking scenes of devastation. The people told us they have not received any assistance from either the government or the district administration till now. Families are struggling to survive in extremely difficult conditions, and the absence of official relief has deepened their suffering,” said ATTSA Doomdooma Regional Committee president Irot Tanti.
According to the organisation, the delegation found many flood-affected families living in difficult conditions and trying to recover from the damage caused by the floods.
ATTSA distributed relief materials but said voluntary efforts alone are not enough to meet the needs of the affected communities. The organisation urged the authorities to assess the situation and ensure relief reaches every affected household without delay.
“We appeal to the government and the administration to stand beside the flood-affected people during this humanitarian crisis. These vulnerable communities urgently need relief, rehabilitation and sustained support. No disaster-hit family should be left waiting for basic assistance,” Tanti added.
The relief drive was carried out with the support of ATTSA Tinsukia district leaders, ATTWA representatives, members of the Doomdooma Regional Committee and volunteers from several local units.
The organisation thanked those who supported the relief drive and reiterated its demand for immediate government intervention in the worst-affected areas.