Assam CM Himanta praises APDCL for restoring power in flood-hit Nazira
Synopsis
Power has been restored in parts of flood-affected Nazira Electrical Sub-Division in Assam after APDCL crews replaced damaged distribution transformers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma acknowledged the field personnel's efforts, as the state continues its annual monsoon grid recovery drive across Sivasagar and other Brahmaputra valley districts.
Key Takeaways
Power supply has been partially restored in flood-affected areas under Nazira Electrical Sub-Division , Sivasagar district.
APDCL field crews replaced damaged distribution transformers to achieve the restoration.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma publicly appreciated the dedicated efforts of APDCL personnel.
Nazira lies in the Brahmaputra flood-plain, a zone that faces recurring monsoon inundation and grid damage every year.
Restoration work in other flood-affected electrical divisions across Assam is ongoing.
Floodwaters may have knocked out the grid, but Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) crews moved fast — and in parts of Nazira Electrical Sub-Division, the lights are back on. The Chief Minister's Office of Assam confirmed on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, that power supply has been restored in several flood-affected areas following the replacement of damaged distribution transformers.
Transformers replaced, supply restored in Nazira
Nazira, a sub-division in Sivasagar district, sits in the Brahmaputra flood-plain — terrain that takes a seasonal battering every monsoon. When inundation hits, distribution transformers are among the first casualties, cutting off entire localities from the grid. APDCL field personnel moved in to replace the damaged units, bringing power back to parts of the sub-division.
Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma acknowledged the crew's work directly, with the CMO post noting he 'appreciated the dedicated efforts of APDCL personnel.' On the ground, that translates to linemen wading into waterlogged terrain to swap out heavy equipment — unglamorous, essential work.
Assam's annual grid battle with the monsoon
Sivasagar district and surrounding Brahmaputra valley zones face this cycle every year. Monsoon floods damage poles, snap conductors, and submerge transformers, and successive state administrations have made rapid power normalisation a stated priority in flood-relief protocols. APDCL, as the state's primary distribution utility, carries the operational weight of that commitment.
Restoration work is ongoing — Nazira is one sub-division; other flood-hit electrical divisions across the state are still in various stages of recovery. The broader question of long-term grid resilience in flood-prone zones remains open.
Point of View
And CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has consistently used social media to spotlight operational wins during disaster cycles. The Nazira update fits a broader pattern where the state government frames utility recovery as a governance deliverable, even as deeper questions about grid resilience and flood-proofing of critical infrastructure in Brahmaputra valley districts remain structurally unresolved.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Has power been fully restored in Nazira after the floods?
Power has been restored in some flood-affected areas under Nazira Electrical Sub-Division following transformer replacements, but restoration across all affected localities is still in progress.
What caused the power outage in Nazira, Assam?
Seasonal monsoon flooding damaged distribution transformers in the Nazira Electrical Sub-Division, cutting off electricity supply to several areas in Sivasagar district.
What is APDCL and what role did it play?
APDCL (Assam Power Distribution Company Limited) is the state-owned electricity distribution utility. Its field personnel replaced the flood-damaged transformers to restore power supply in Nazira.
What did CM Himanta Biswa Sarma say about the power restoration?
Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma appreciated the dedicated efforts of APDCL personnel involved in the restoration work, as acknowledged by the Chief Minister's Office on July 28, 2026.
Why does Assam face power outages during floods every year?
Assam's Brahmaputra valley districts, including Sivasagar, lie in flood-prone plains. Annual monsoon inundation routinely submerges and damages distribution transformers, poles, and conductors, causing widespread outages that utilities must repair each season.
