Ratan Tata Aide Shantanu Naidu Says Assam Floods 'Not Natural Disaster'; Seeks Help Amid Widespread Devastation (Video)
Ratan Tata's aide Shantanu Naidu stated that Assam's annual floods are an anticipated occurrence rather than a natural disaster, urging public donations and support to aid millions displaced by the severe monsoon devastation. 'Assam floods are a annual occurrence, which means it's not a natural disaster. It's a disaster we anticipate every year', he said.
Shantanu Naidu, corporate executive and long-time associate of the late industrialist Ratan Tata, has sparked discussion by asserting that the floods in Assam should not be categorised purely as a natural disaster. Highlighting the recurring devastation across the region, Naidu has appealed to the public for immediate support and resources to aid affected communities.
Assam Floods 'Not Natural Disaster', Says Shantanu Naidu
In public commentary addressing the situation, Naidu said that "the floods in Assam are not a natural disaster". He further added, "Assam floods are a annual occurrence, which means it's not a natural disaster. It's a disaster we anticipate every year." Naidu urged people to donate for Assam amid widespread devastation in the state. "Remember the seven sisters? One of them is drowning 💔 All the ways you can help are in stories," the caption of his post read. Assam Withdraws Cases Against NEET Protesters, Assures No Fresh Action Over CJP Stir.
Shantanu Naidu Seeks Help for Assam Amid Widespread Devastation Due to Floods
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Context of Assam Floods
Assam faces severe annual flooding during the monsoon season, primarily driven by the overflowing Brahmaputra River and its tributaries. Heavy rainfall in the catchment areas, combined with geographical factors, bank erosion, and siltation, causes widespread inundation across multiple districts. The recurring crisis routinely displaces millions of residents, damages critical infrastructure, disrupts agricultural livelihoods, and strains local disaster response systems. While heavy rainfall triggers the inundation, environmental experts and public figures frequently debate the role of human-induced factors, river management policies, and structural mitigations in worsening the impact. Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 61 as 14 More Die, Over 7 Lakh Affected.
Himanta Biswa Sarma waives Post-Mortems for Flood Victims
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that post-mortem examinations for flood victims will be waived to prioritise compassion over bureaucracy. This comes as severe floods across six districts affect over 4.45 lakh people, inundating 631 villages and displacing nearly 28,700 residents in relief camps.
Appeal for Assistance
Alongside his assessment of the systemic challenges, Naidu urged individuals and organisations to extend urgent assistance to those displaced and impacted by the rising waters. With large parts of the state facing infrastructural damage and displacement, relief efforts remain heavily focused on providing essential supplies, medical support, and temporary shelter to affected populations.
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