After the Assam Flood 2026, Monjumoni’s Family Is Ready to Rebuild

For Monjumoni Saikia, the flood took away parts of the life she had worked hard to hold on to. She is a 19 years old student living with her family of six in Saura Basti.

Her family’s home stands very close to the Dikhow River, an everyday reality that has become more concerning following the recent flood.

The family continues to live in their own bamboo chang ghar, but the structure was partially damaged by the flood and one side wall was washed away. The remaining structure is weak, leaving the family concerned about their safety and uncertain about what may happen during future flooding or river erosion.

Now, with her home still unsafe and her family struggling to earn, even returning to school has become difficult.

Monjumoni recalls what happened:

“Due to the floods, the front portion of our house collapsed. Our granary was also destroyed, along with enough stored paddy to feed us for three to four years. Our animals were washed away. The main house is leaning severely. All my school books, bags, and uniforms were carried away by the floodwaters. Our toilet was completely destroyed and filled with silt.”

The flood has affected the entire community around her. With homes damaged and people occupied with clearing mud and recovering their belongings, work has also stopped for many families. She also mentioned,

“My father hasn't been able to go to work because of the flood. Everyone's house is broken, and people are busy clearing the mud.”

Rebuilding What the Flood Damaged

Recovery begins with making their home safe again. Their damaged house needs to be repaired, while essential household and sanitation facilities need to be restored.

The livestock and agricultural resources lost in the flood were also important to the household. Restoring these assets can help the family rebuild its means of living.

For Monjumoni, recovery also means returning to school. Replacing her books, bag and uniform can help her resume her education when her family is able to manage the cost.

The family has received immediate relief. Now, they need support to rebuild the foundations of everyday life.

Indicative Recovery Requirement

Based on an initial indicative assessment, Monjumoni's recovery requirement could be around ₹1,40,000. Around ₹50,000 is indicated for rebuilding a house, durable rebuild. A further ₹20,000 is indicated for replacing the domestic animals lost and around ₹20,000 based for agriculture support on a typical small mixed holding for the area, to be confirmed through field verification. ₹20,000 is set aside for household utensils and essential items, and ₹30,000 for continued sanitation and drinking water support during the recovery period.

Help Monjumoni’s Family Rebuild

A safe home, restored livelihood and basic sanitation can help Monjumoni’s family move from immediate relief towards recovery.

For Monjumoni, it can also mean returning to the classroom and continuing her education.

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