The flood situation in Assam has escalated, resulting in seven more casualties and raising the death toll to 25. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), five individuals drowned in Cachar district, a woman lost her life in Nagaon district, and a child succumbed to urban flooding in Kamrup (Metro) district on Tuesday.
The flood has affected over 4.23 lakh people across 10 districts, with 459 villages still submerged. The affected districts include Cachar, Nagaon, Karimganj, Dhemaji, Morigaon, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Dima Hasao, Hailakandi, and Karbi Anglong West. Cyclone Remal has triggered heavy rainfall in Assam, leading to widespread flooding.
The flood has impacted over 4.23 lakh people across 10 districts, with 459 villages still underwater. The affected districts include Cachar, Nagaon, Karimganj, Dhemaji, Morigaon, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Dima Hasao, Hailakandi, and Karbi Anglong West.
Rivers in spate
Continuous rain has caused the water levels of the Brahmaputra, Kopili, and Kushiyara rivers to rise above the danger mark. According to the ASDMA report, the flood has affected 213,482 people in Nagaon district, 119,090 in Cachar district, 60,451 in Hojai district, and 19,524 in Karimganj district.
The flood has severely impacted over 4.23 lakh people across 10 districts, leaving 459 villages submerged. The affected districts include Cachar, Nagaon, Karimganj, Dhemaji, Morigaon, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Dima Hasao, Hailakandi, and Karbi Anglong West. Due to continuous rain, the Brahmaputra, Kopili, and Kushiyara rivers have risen above the danger mark.
Infrastructural damages
More than 1.08 lakh people are currently residing in 240 relief camps established by the administration. The flood has also affected 45,968 animals. Rescue operations are underway, conducted by NDRF, SDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, and local administration. Additionally, 42 medical teams have been deployed to assist the affected population.
The flood has caused significant infrastructure damage, including 24 roads, anganwadi centers, irrigation canals, electric poles, and one embankment breach.
In the Nagaon district alone, 213,482 people are affected, while Cachar district reports 119,090 affected individuals. Hojai district has 60,451 affected people, and Karimganj district reports 19,524 affected residents.
(With PTI inputs)