Assam flood claimed 10 more lives in last 24 hours taking death toll to 41
Guwahati, July 23
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, in the last 24 hours, 10 people, including four children, lost their lives due to floods in the state.
"Three people died due to floods each in Sivasagar and Jorhat districts, Two in Charaideo district and one each in Dhemaji and Karbi Anglong district. So far, 41 people have lost their lives in the state due to floods," ASDMA said in its flood report.
On the other hand, six others, including three males and three females, are still missing.
The flood situation in the state is still grim as over 6.53 lakh people of 11 districts - Karbi Anglong, Golaghat, Charaideo, Kamrup, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Nagaon, Dhemaji, Hojai, Kamrup (M) have been affected in the current wave of flood.
392195 people have been affected in the deluge alone in Sivasagar district, while 110755 people have been affected in Charaideo district, 97690 people in Jorhat, 25591 people in Golaghat, and 13390 people in Dibrugarh district.
939 villages under 40 revenue circles are still under water.
Following incessant rainfall, the water levels of the Brahmaputra river and its tributaries are rising in many places in the state.
The water level of the Disang river is flowing above the highest flood level at Nanglamuraghat.
The water levels of Burhidihing river at Chenimari (Khowang), Dikhou river at Sivasagar, Dhansiri (S) river at Numaligarh, Kushiyara river at SRIBHUMI (FFS) are flowing above the danger level.
Over 3.13 lakh flood-affected people have taken shelter in 487 relief camps and relief distribution centres set up by the district administration.
The ASDMA flood report also stated that 138965 animals have also been affected in the deluge.
Indian Army, NDRF, SDRF, Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES), Police, Civil Defence/Trained Volunteers, Indian Air Force, DDRF teams are deployed in flood-affected areas and on Wednesday the teams safely rescued 8409 flood-affected people.
The flood waters on Wednesday damaged 53 roads, 6 embankments and other properties.
— ANI
Reader Comments
This is heartbreaking. The loss of 10 lives in one day, especially children, is a tragedy that demands urgent action. The flood situation in Assam seems to be getting worse every year, and the government needs to step up its disaster management plans. Hope all affected people find safety soon.
इतनी बड़ी संख्या में लोग प्रभावित हुए हैं, 6.53 लाख से ज्यादा। 487 राहत शिविरों में 3.13 लाख लोगों को शरण दी गई है, यह अच्छा है। लेकिन सिवासागर में अकेले 3.92 लाख लोग प्रभावित हैं - यह चिंताजनक है। बाढ़ से जानवरों पर भी भारी असर पड़ा है, 1.38 लाख से अधिक पशु प्रभावित हुए हैं। सरकार को राहत और पुनर्वास पर और अधिक ध्यान देना चाहिए। 🌊
Terrible news. The death toll rising to 41 is alarming, and 6 people still missing adds to the uncertainty. The rescue operations by the Army, NDRF, and other agencies are commendable—8,409 people rescued in one day shows dedication. But the long-term solution lies in better infrastructure and climate resilience.
दुख की बात है कि हर साल बाढ़ आती है और हर साल हम यही देखते हैं। लेकिन इस बार कहानी अलग
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