Nestled beside a picturesque lake that was once part of the meandering Barak River, Tukergram turns into an island for four to five months during the floods—sometimes even seven months or more, until the Barak River's water level recedes. During this period, families living in low-lying areas migrate to the highest part of the hamlet, enduring months in congested and unhygienic conditions.
In the wake of the 2024 Assam floods, thousands of families faced displacement, waterborne diseases, and loss of livelihoods. Among the worst affected were remote hamlets and marginalized communities who struggled to access safe drinking water, sanitation, and basic necessities.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma, in an effort to upscale early childhood development programme in the State, convened a meeting with UNICEF delegation, led by Dr. Madhulika Jonathan, Chief of Field Office Assam and North East States.
