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Assam Flood Compensation Bill Could Exceed Rs 1,000 Crore, Says CM Himanta Sarma

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has indicated that the state may require more than Rs 1,000 crore to compensate for flood-related damages. The estimate comes as authorities continue to assess the scale of destruction caused by the floods across the state. So far, approximately 8,000 damage assessments have been completed, with losses tallied at nearly Rs 200 crore. The final compensation requirement is expected to rise significantly as more assessments are completed. The large funding need highlights the extensive impact the floods have had on Assam's population and infrastructure.

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