Sarma Visits Flood-Hit Lakhimpur, Blames NEEPCO... ... Northeast Reels Under Deluge

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited flood-affected areas of Lakhimpur district, largely inundated due to water released from NEEPCO’s Ranganadi Dam in Arunachal Pradesh. He assured long-term solutions, including permanent embankment repairs post-monsoon, and immediate relief by diverting water through a nearby stream. Sarma also warned of action against NEEPCO if found at fault, calling the sudden water release a "water bomb." Over 4 lakh people across 17 districts remain affected, with 10 flood-related deaths reported so far.