Barpeta district in Assam is reeling from severe flooding that has inflicted widespread damage across three major revenue circles: Barnagar, Barpeta, and Sarthebari. The natural disaster has submerged 58 villages, with Sarthebari being the hardest hit, as 54 of its villages lie underwater.
The floods have affected 18,110 residents across the district. The agricultural sector has suffered greatly, with 79.75 hectares of crop areas destroyed. Additionally, 27,555 animals have been impacted, with five reported washed away.
Infrastructure has also been heavily damaged. Sarthebari has seen 28 roads and an RCC bridge compromised, while Barpeta and Barnagar have experienced damage to 2 and 1 roads respectively.
Despite the extensive destruction, no human casualties have been reported. However, formal rescue operations or evacuations have yet to begin. To alleviate the situation, the district administration has set up ten relief camps in Sarthebari. These camps, located in Gahia, Agdia Pathar, Singra, Sariyakuchi, Rauli, Baisa, Bhakuapeta, Burikhamar, Bechimari Pam, and Garatari, are distributing essential relief materials. So far, 165 quintals of rice, 30 quintals of dal, 9 quintals of salt, and 900 liters of mustard oil have been provided to the affected residents.
Recent heavy rainfall has significantly exacerbated the flooding, with Barpeta recording 168.91 mm of rain, Barpeta Road I.C. 119.88 mm, and Sorbhog 43.6 mm. River levels are being closely monitored, with critical readings recorded for the Brahmaputra at 40.60 meters, Beki at 44.04 meters, Manas at 47.79 meters, Nakhanda at 38.65 meters, Morachaulkhowa at 38.57 meters, and Bhelengi at 35.22 meters.
This report is based on information from the District Project Officer of the District Disaster Management Authority of Barpeta. Authorities are continuously monitoring the situation and are making ongoing efforts to support the affected residents during this challenging time.