Guwahati, 4th July: Assam is grappling with a severe flood crisis that has claimed the lives of 46 people, including eight deaths in the last 24 hours alone. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reports that the situation remains critical, with over 16.25 lakh people affected across 29 districts in the second wave of floods.
The worst-affected district is Dhubri, where 2,23,210 people are suffering, followed by Darrang with 1,83,738 affected, and Lakhimpur with 1,66,063 affected individuals. In total, the floodwaters have inundated 2800 villages under 105 revenue circles, forcing 3.86 lakh people to seek refuge in 515 relief camps and distribution centers.
Rescue operations by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Indian Army, and other agencies are in full swing. In the last 24 hours alone, 8,377 people have been rescued from flood-affected areas.
The floods have also inflicted severe damage on infrastructure, destroying 100 roads, 14 bridges, and breaching 11 embankments across the state. Additionally, the disaster has impacted 11,20,165 animals, further exacerbating the widespread devastation.
Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, are flowing above the danger mark in several areas. This has intensified the plight of residents in districts such as Dhubri, Tezpur, Guwahati, and Goalpara.
With the floodwaters continuing to rise and more areas becoming submerged, the state faces significant challenges in rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts. The authorities are working tirelessly to mitigate the impact and provide necessary assistance to those affected.
The situation remains dire, and the response from various agencies continues to be crucial in addressing the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Assam.
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