GUWAHATI: Incessant rain for the past four days has worsened the flood situation in Assam with over 1.04 lakh people affected in 14 districts.
One person died in Hailakandi on Tuesday, bringing the total death toll to 35 from floods, rains, and storms in the state since May 28.
As of Wednesday, the floods have affected 309 villages across the state and a total of 1,378.64 hectares of crop area has been washed away, and 54,877 animals have been affected.
Altogether, 5,114 people have taken shelter in 43 relief camps. Currently, 470 villages across 24 revenue circles are submerged.
Floodwaters have damaged embankments, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure in several districts.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reports that Karimganj district is the hardest hit, with nearly 96,000 residents affected.
In response to the crisis, the government has established 11 relief camps and distribution centres, providing shelter to 3,168 displaced individuals in the district.
The incessant rainfall has led to a significant rise in the water level of the Brahmaputra River, exacerbating the flood situation.
Similarly, the Kopili River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, is flowing above the danger level mark at Kampur in Nagaon district, according to the ASDMA.
Exacerbating the situation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of continued heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya until June 20.
“Assam and Meghalaya are very likely to get isolated heavy (64.5-115.5 mm) to very heavy rainfall (115.5-204.4 mm) on 16th & 17th June and exceptionally heavy rainfall on 18th June whereas likely to get heavy (64.5-115.5 mm) to very heavy rainfall (115.5-204.4 mm) on 19 and 20th June,” IMD announced on its official social media handle.
Guwahati is severely affected by the torrential rain over the past four days, leading to widespread waterlogging in areas such as Anil Nagar and Chandmari.
As the situation remains critical, authorities continue to monitor the water levels and provide necessary aid to the affected regions.
