Guwahati, Aug. 3 -- The Assam government on Monday released the first instalment of interim flood relief for families affected by the recent floods, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing an allocation of Rs 112 crore to provide immediate financial assistance.

Under the relief package, each eligible flood-affected family will receive Rs 15,000 as interim assistance. In the first phase, more than 60,000 families across the worst-affected districts will benefit, while the number of beneficiaries is expected to increase to around 75,000 as the damage assessment continues.

According to the chief minister, the assistance will reach more than 35,000 families in Sivasagar, over 19,000 in Charaideo, more than 4,000 in Jorhat and ove...