Adil Hussain reveals his nieces are stranded and their houses in Sivasagar are submerged due to Assam floods: ‘I feel terribly frustrated, angry, sad and depressed’ |

Actor Adil Hussain expressed anger and frustration over the recurring floods in Assam, revealing that his nieces are stranded in Sivasagar with flooded houses. He criticized decades of unplanned development and government inaction, and questioned why no expert committee has addressed the crisis despite India’s scientific advances. Hussain is expanding relief efforts through social media.

Recognized actor Adil Hussainwho was born and raised in Assamhas expressed deep anger and frustration over the devastating floods currently ravaging his home state. Having witnessed the annual crisis unfold since childhood, the ‘English Vinglish’ actor did not hold back in expressing his dismay, revealing that members of his own family are among those affected this year. His comments once again draw attention to Assam’s recurring flood crisis and the lack of long-term solutions despite decades of the same devastation.

Adil Hussain on decades of unsolved floods

Speaking to Hindustan Times, he says, “I have witnessed devastating floods every year since childhood and this year is even more. I feel terribly frustrated, angry, sad and depressed because floods are a recurring problem and the authorities since I grew up in Assam have not been able to handle the situation. Unplanned townships have grown, wetlands have been filled with industries and trees have been cut down. There has been no research on how to solve the problem so that people in flood-affected areas can be served by reducing their misery.” He further added, “My sister’s daughters, my nieces and their respective husbands have their houses full of water in Sivasagar in Upper Assam. I have been trying to find a way to help them and the situation is dire.” He also mentioned maintaining close contact with the singer Papon, who has also been intervening to help those affected by the crisis.

Adil Hussain calls for a proper flood management plan

According to Hussain, what is urgently required is a comprehensive flood management strategy. “Indian scientists are sending satellites to the moon and many countries have tackled the flooding situation. The Netherlands has reclaimed land from the sea. I cannot understand how government after government cannot find a committee of experts – engineers, land space planners, urban planners – to come together and solve the problem.” He also mentioned the active use of social media to draw more attention to the crisis and has asked people to step up and support the relief efforts in Assam.