Guwahati - Responding to the severe floods that have wreaked havoc across Upper Assam, Reliance Foundation has launched a comprehensive multi-sectoral response for communities impacted due to this devastating tragedy.
Working to provide support to vulnerable families in the worst-affected districts of Sivasagar and Charaideo, Reliance Foundation, in discussion with government authorities, aims to reach at least 10,000 flood-affected families with critical relief and recovery support.
Triggered by intense rainfall and flash flooding, the disaster has caused loss of life, damaged homes and infrastructure, disrupted livelihoods, and heightened public health risks across the region. Sivasagar and Charaideo are the worst-affected districts, where over 5,00,000 people have been impacted, with damage to infrastructure, livelihoods livestock, and essential services.
The response and relief activities by Reliance Foundation are being implemented after on-ground rapid needs assessment by its Disaster Management professionals, in consultation with district authorities and local stakeholders. Key interventions under the relief work will include – public health risk management, food and nutrition support, emergency shelter assistance, and livestock protection.
