Assam flood: More than 3.1 lakh affected in 11 districts; several rivers flowing above danger marks
Guwahati, July 21
Assam's flood situation remained grim on Tuesday with 11 districts reeling under inundation, affecting more than 3.1 lakh people, even as rescue teams intensified evacuation efforts in the worst-hit areas, according to an official flood report, officials said.
The preliminary flood situation report issued today said 11 districts and 36 revenue circles have been affected by the deluge.
The worst-hit districts include Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Dhemaji, Tinsukia, Nagaon, Biswanath, Kamrup and Karbi Anglong.
A total of 758 villages have been submerged, while 3,10,807 people have been affected by the floods.
The inundation has also damaged 14,411.267 hectares of crop area, raising concerns over agricultural losses.
Authorities have set up 52 relief camps where 12,720 displaced people are currently taking shelter, the official mentioned.
The official media release confirmed one flood-related death from Charaideo district. Rescue agencies have so far evacuated 9,160 people using boats from inundated localities.
Urban flooding continued to disrupt normal life in Guwahati, with several localities in Kamrup (Metro), including Satgaon, Sawkuchi, Notboma, Boragaon, Maligaon and Chandmari remaining waterlogged.
Flooding was also reported from wards 1, 4, 5 and 6 of North Guwahati in Kamrup district.
Although no fresh landslide incidents were reported on Tuesday morning, authorities said landslides had occurred on Monday evening in parts of Kamrup (Metro), including Gotanagar, Kamakhya, Gor Pandu Kumarpara Gaon and Maligaon.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed six teams from its 12th Battalion in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts and two teams from the 1st Battalion in Jorhat. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams, equipped with 62 boats, have also been deployed across the affected districts to strengthen rescue operations.
Meanwhile, the Central Water Commission reported that the Brahmaputra at Neamatighat and rivers Buridihing, Dikhou, Disang and Dhansiri were flowing above the danger level, indicating the possibility of further deterioration in the flood situation.
— IANS
Reader Comments
3.1 lakh affected and 14,000 hectares of crop damaged! This will hit farmers hard for whole year. 😢 We talk so much about development but ignore our Northeast completely. Need central govt to release more funds for flood management. CWC warning about rivers above danger level is scary.
Living in Guwahati, the situation is really bad here too. Waterlogging in Maligaon and other areas making life hell. But hats off to rescue teams working day and night with boats. The spirit of Assamese people is strong 🙏 Hope everyone stays safe.
52 relief camps for 12,720 people is good but what about those still stranded? Only 9,160 evacuated so far. Govt must speed up rescue in Sivasagar and Charaideo where NDRF has deployed. Also, landslides in Kamrup Metro hills is worrying. Climate change is real and hitting our Northeast hardest every year now.
I cant believe this happens every monsoon in Assam. Rivers like Buridihing and Disang flowing above danger mark means more floods coming. Why cant authorities build proper drainage system in Guwahati? Satgaon and Boragaon get waterlogged every year. Need urgent action, not just news reports. 😤
One death already in Charaideo district. Praying for everyone affected. 🙏 The crop damage of 14,000 hectares will affect food supply and farmers livelihoods. We need to strengthen flood forecasting system so people can move to safety earlier. Assam faces this every year but nobody pays attention till disaster strikes.