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103-year-old Assamese woman donates Rs 1.54 lakh to flood‑hit families
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 02:04 PM
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A centenarian from Assam has contributed her life savings of Rs 1.54 lakh to families devastated by recent floods.
A 103‑year‑old resident of Assam has handed over Rs 1.54 lakh, drawn from her personal savings, to families whose homes were destroyed by the recent monsoon floods. The donation was made as relief efforts continue across the state, where thousands remain displaced.
The elderly donor, who has lived through more than a century of the region's history, said she wanted her modest savings to help those struggling to rebuild. Local volunteers distributed the money among several affected households, providing immediate cash assistance for essential needs such as food and temporary shelter.
Community leaders praised the gesture, noting that such personal contributions complement governmental aid and underscore the solidarity among citizens. The woman's act has been highlighted in local media as an inspiring example of generosity during a time of widespread hardship.
As floodwaters recede, relief agencies are focusing on long‑term rehabilitation, but the immediate impact of the centenarian's donation offers a tangible relief to families facing urgent financial pressure.
The elderly donor, who has lived through more than a century of the region's history, said she wanted her modest savings to help those struggling to rebuild. Local volunteers distributed the money among several affected households, providing immediate cash assistance for essential needs such as food and temporary shelter.
Community leaders praised the gesture, noting that such personal contributions complement governmental aid and underscore the solidarity among citizens. The woman's act has been highlighted in local media as an inspiring example of generosity during a time of widespread hardship.
As floodwaters recede, relief agencies are focusing on long‑term rehabilitation, but the immediate impact of the centenarian's donation offers a tangible relief to families facing urgent financial pressure.