Dibrugarh: In a humanitarian initiative for flood-hit communities, the Irrigation Department’s Dibrugarh Circle on Wednesday organised a relief mission to distribute essential supplies to families affected by the floods in Assam’s Sivasagar district.
The relief drive was supported by contributions from the Assam Engineering Service Association (AESA) and employees of various Irrigation Circles across the state. The mission was led by Ramen Chetia and Rituporno Borgohain under the supervision of the Executive Engineers of the Dibrugarh-Chabua-Lahowal Division and the Naharkatia-Duliajan Division.
The relief convoy set out at 7 am from the Dibrugarh-Chabua-Lahowal Division office carrying food items, drinking water, hygiene kits, clothing for women and children, and other essential supplies for flood-affected families.
The first phase of the distribution was carried out at Dilihi Gohain Gaon, where around 50 to 60 affected families received relief materials. The team later extended the drive to Banmukh Gohain Gaon before concluding the day’s operation at Nimaijan, one of the worst-affected areas in the district.
Officials said Nimaijan continues to remain severely inundated, forcing many residents to take shelter in school buildings and on rooftops. With large stretches of the area still under water, many families remain without access to basic necessities as they await an improvement in the flood situation.
A team from the Sivasagar-Thowra Division of the Irrigation Department, led by its Executive Engineer, accompanied the convoy and coordinated the distribution process. The team also provided logistical support and additional manpower to ensure relief materials reached the affected families efficiently.
The department said the relief operation reflected the collective efforts of officers and employees from different Irrigation divisions, who came together to assist flood-affected communities beyond their routine responsibilities.
As flood-hit areas across Assam continue to face the challenges of rehabilitation and recovery, the initiative highlighted the importance of coordinated humanitarian efforts in providing timely assistance to vulnerable communities.