35,000 People Affected By Floods In Assam

HT Bureau

GUWAHATI, July 9: The flood situation in Assam escalated further on Sunday as heavy rains continued to batter various parts of the state, resulting in the number of affected people rising to nearly 35,000, as reported by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).

According to the ASDMA bulletin, around 111 villages in five districts of the state, namely Biswanath, Dhemaji, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, and Sivasagar, are currently reeling under floodwaters. Lakhimpur and Dhemaji districts continue to be the worst affected, with 18,077 and 15,859 people affected respectively.

The floodwaters have also inundated approximately 1068.40 hectares of agricultural land in the region, posing further challenges for the affected communities.

Fortunately, there have been no new reports of fatalities due to the floods, and the death toll from the first wave of flooding this year remains at seven.

The Disang River at Nanglamuraghat and the Brahmaputra River at Nimatighat are both flowing above the danger level. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has reported that the Brahmaputra is expected to continue rising further into the night.

Significant erosion has been observed in Charaideo, Dhubri, and Goalpara districts during the day. In Jorhat, an embankment breach has occurred, while Lakhimpur has suffered considerable damage to roads and infrastructure.

Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates that the southwest monsoon has been normal over the northeastern region, with Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya experiencing regular rainfall in the past 48 hours. There has been heavy rainfall in North Lakhimpur during this period.

Similar weather conditions, with light to moderate rain, are expected to persist in the northeastern region of the country for the next four days, according to the IMD.

The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary measures to provide relief and support to the affected population in Assam.