Actor Adil Hussain, who was born and brought up in Assam, has expressed anger and frustration over the current flood situation in his home state.
He said, “I’ve been witnessing devastating floods every year since childhood and this year it’s even more. I feel terribly frustrated, angry, sad and depressed because the floods is a recurring problem and the authorities since the time I grew up in Assam haven’t been able to manage the situation. Unplanned townships have grown, marshlands have been filled with industries and trees have been cut. There’s been no investigation on how to resolve the issue so people in flood affected areas can be taken care of by reducing their misery.”
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Family caught in the floods
The actor also shared that he has been trying to help his own family, who are stuck in the flood affected areas. He said, “My sister’s daughters, my nieces and their respective husbands have their houses filled with water in Upper Assam’s Sivasagar. I’ve been trying to find a way to help them and the situation is terrible.”
He added that he has been in constant touch with singer Papon, who is also trying to help people dealing with the situation.
Call for a proper flood management plan
Hussain stressed that what is really needed now is a comprehensive flood management plan for the state.
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He said, “Indian scientists are sending satellites to the moon and so many countries have tackled the flood situation. Netherlands has reclaimed land from the sea. I cannot understand how government after government cannot find an expert committee, engineers, landscape planners, city planners, to come together and solve the problem.”
Trying to raise awareness
Hussain said he has been using social media to draw attention to the situation in Assam and has urged people to come forward and contribute to help the state.
FAQs
1: Has his own family been affected?
Yes, his nieces and their husbands in Upper Assam’s Sivasagar have their homes filled with water.
2: Who has he been in touch with to help?
Singer Papon, who is also trying to help people affected by the floods.
