Assam: Floods inundate Golaghat, Numaligarh as Dhansiri flows above danger mark; families shifted to relief camps
Golaghat, August 7
Large parts of Assam's Golaghat district remained inundated on Friday after the water levels of the Dhansiri and Doyang rivers continued to rise, forcing several families to leave their homes and take shelter in relief camps.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the Dhansiri River is flowing above the danger mark, raising concerns that the flood situation in low-lying areas may worsen.
Officials said that the opening of four gates of the Doyang Hydroelectric Project further increased the water level, inundating several villages across the Bokakhat, Golaghat and Khumtai Assembly constituencies.
In Golaghat town, around 38 houses in the Muktidham (Nagabali) area of Ward No.1 were submerged. The affected families have been shifted to a temporary relief camp set up at No.1 Rupjyoti LP School.
Floodwaters also entered No.1 Parghat village in Numaligarh, affecting around 25 to 30 families. Several houses in Katkatia village and other low-lying areas were also inundated.
The flooding has disrupted normal life, with residents reporting shortages of food, drinking water and other essential supplies.
Speaking to ANI, flood-affected resident Jyoti Gogoi said that nearly 30 families from her locality had taken shelter at the relief camp.
"Our village has been flooded. Around 30 families have been affected and are staying at the No. 1 LP School. We came here yesterday. The administration visited us yesterday evening," she said.
Another resident, B Thakur, said that floodwaters had remained in the area for the past three days.
"It has been submerged for three days. We are staying at the school. Officials came and noted down our names, but we have not received food or relief materials yet. We are cooking our own food," he said.
Authorities are monitoring the flood situation as river levels remain high. Residents have been advised to remain alert, while relief and rescue measures continue in the affected areas.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The statement from the resident B Thakur is concerning - officials noting down names but no food or relief materials yet after three days? That's not acceptable. The administration needs to act faster. Also, why does the Doyang dam keep releasing water without proper warning to downstream communities? 😔
This is tragic. Floods in Assam are an annual calamity that affects lakhs of people. The Doyang dam release needs to be coordinated better with the Assam government so that downstream towns and villages can be alerted in advance. Also, the affected people should get immediate compensation and support. #AssamFloods #FloodRelief
Sending thoughts from Canada. It's devastating to see such flooding year after year. I hope the relief efforts reach all affected families quickly and that the government takes serious measures to prevent such disasters in future. Stay strong, Assam! 🌊🙏
While it's good that people are being shifted to relief camps, the lack of immediate food and essentials is a major concern. The administration should have pre-positioned relief materials before the floodwaters rose. Let's hope the authorities act on this quickly. Also, who is paying for the damages to these families' homes? 🙄
This happens every year in Assam and yet the situation never seems to improve. The Doyang dam is in Nagaland but its impact is felt in Assam - there needs to be better inter-state coordination. I really hope the affected families get proper support and that this issue gets the national attention it deserves. 🙏
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