HT Correspondent
MARGHERITA, June 2: In the wake of severe floods impacting more than 15 villages under the Margherita Revenue Circle, the Margherita Co-District Administration, in close coordination with the Tinsukia District Administration, has launched and sustained a comprehensive relief and rehabilitation mission to support affected communities.
As of now, 21 relief camps have been established across the affected areas, providing temporary shelter and essential supplies to displaced families.
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“Relief materials, including food, drinking water, and basic necessities, have been adequately supplied to all camps to ensure immediate sustenance,” officials confirmed.
To support the nutritional needs of children, the ICDS Project Margherita has been actively distributing nutritional food supplements, with dedicated Anganwadi workers ensuring timely and adequate coverage.
In an effort to safeguard public health and hygiene, the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) has installed temporary toilets and is distributing bleaching powder in flood-affected areas to prevent the outbreak of waterborne diseases.
Medical teams from the Margherita Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) and Ketetong Block Primary Health Centre (BPHC) are conducting regular health camps in the relief sites. These teams are monitoring health conditions, offering immediate medical assistance, and helping mitigate the risks of communicable diseases during this emergency.
In recognition of the needs of livestock owners, animal fodder has already been distributed in over 12 villages, with distribution ongoing to ensure comprehensive coverage.
Circle Officer of Margherita, along with assigned Magistrates and Land Revenue Assistants (LRAs), are carrying out on-site visits to the camps to supervise operations, ensure the efficient delivery of services, and interact directly with affected residents.
The administration also acknowledged the crucial role played by gaon pradhans, police personnel, and local volunteers, who have been working round-the-clock to support operations, provide logistics assistance, and maintain public order.
According to the latest bulletin from the Water Resources Department, the water levels of both the Buridehing and Tirap rivers are receding, providing a positive outlook and raising hope for a return to normalcy in the days ahead.
The district administration assures that all necessary steps will continue to be taken to support the affected population and restore livelihoods and infrastructure in the aftermath of the floods.
