HT Correspondent
DIBRUGARH, June 4: The flood situation in Dibrugarh district continues to be serious, with fresh reports confirming widespread impact across seven revenue circles — Tingkhong, Chabua, Moran, Dibrugarh East, Dibrugarh West, Naharkatia, and Tengakhat.
According to official data, 55 villages have been inundated, affecting a total of 10,155 people. Moran remains one of the worst-hit areas with 2,593 people affected, followed by Chabua (2,535), Naharkatia (2,050), Dibrugarh West (1,562), and Tengakhat (1,158).
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So far, 138 people have taken shelter in three relief camps, while 7,214 others are receiving aid through 32 relief distribution centres. Although no human deaths or missing persons have been reported, floodwaters have severely impacted 27,696 animals, including large and small livestock and poultry, with Dibrugarh West accounting for 4,903 affected animals.
While no houses have been reported damaged, livelihoods have been adversely affected, especially in the fisheries and sericulture sectors. In Moran, five fish ponds covering approximately 1.5 hectares were submerged, and in Naharkatia, silkworm rearing involving 20,000 cocoons (350 DFLs) was damaged in No.2 Ghuguloni Gaon. Additionally, an anti-erosion bundh at Balijan in Chabua sustained damage, as confirmed by the Water Resources Department.
Relief and rescue operations are ongoing, with supplies including 149.21 quintals of rice, 27.08 quintals of dal, and 587.4 litres of mustard oil being distributed, along with salt, sanitary items, baby food, tarpaulins, and animal feed. A total of 18 medical teams and 3 boats have been deployed for rescue and support efforts, with 14 people rescued in Chabua.
Fortunately, no breaches in embankments or damage to roads and bridges have been reported so far. District authorities are closely monitoring the situation and conducting active rescue and relief operations.
According to the Water Resources Department, the Brahmaputra river’s water level in Dibrugarh was recorded at 104.87 meters at 6 PM on June 4, showing a falling trend after previously crossing the danger mark of 105.70 meters.
