Assam floods: Papon urges government to find long-term solutions
Papon calls for lasting solutions as Assam reels under devastating floods: ‘People deserve to live without fear’
31 July,2026 07:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
As Assam battles one of its worst floods in decades, singer Papon has urged the government to focus on long-term solutions. While relief efforts remain crucial, he said stronger infrastructure is needed to end the cycle of annual devastation
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As Assam battles one of its worst floodsin six decades, singer Papon is urging governments to look beyond relief measures. According to the Guwahati-born singer, the answer lies in investing meaningfully in long-term solutions.
Speaking to mid-day, Papon said that watching the devastation unfold every year in his home state has been agonising. “It is heart-breaking to see families lose their homes, livelihoods, and everything they have built, in a matter of days,” he shared.
While ongoing relief effortsremain the priority, the singer believes the recurring crisis can no longer be viewed as an unavoidable seasonal disaster. He hopes that this year’s devastation pushes policymakers to think beyond emergency aid. “While floods have always been a part of our reality, the scale and impact remind us that we need stronger infrastructure and long-term sustainable solutions. I hope we all come together to think about lasting solutions. The people of Assam deserve to live without the fear of rebuilding their lives from scratch every monsoon.”
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Lives lost so far in the Assam floods this year
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