My nieces' houses are filled with water: Actor Adil Hussain on Assam flood crisis

Actor Adil Hussain, who was born and brought up in Assam, has expressed anger and frustration over the flood situation in his home state. He said he has been witnessing devastating floods every year since childhood, and feels this year has been even worse.Hussain said the recurring crisis has left him feeling "frustrated, angry, sad and depressed". He also said his family members in upper Assam's Sivasagar are among those affected, and that he has been trying to find ways to help them while staying in touch with singer Papon, who is also trying to assist people dealing with the floods.Speaking about the larger situation with Hindustan Times, Hussain 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 are 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."He said the crisis had also hit his family. "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 said. Hussain added that he has been in constant touch with Papon as both try to help those affected by the floods. Calling for a long-term solution, Hussain said the need of the hour is a comprehensive flood management plan. "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," he said.Hussain said he has also been trying to amplify the situation through social media and urged people to contribute to help Assam. His comments come as the state continues to grapple with a severe flood crisis. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority reports that more than 5.24 lakh people remain affected across five districts, and two additional deaths in the past 24 hours have raised this year’s flood-related toll in the state to 68. - EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Jul 27, 2026 17:54 IST