Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam has shown significant improvement, with key rivers, including the Brahmaputra, currently flowing below the danger mark. This positive development follows a 24-hour period with no recorded rainfall across any part of the state, officials said.
Despite the improvement, approximately 1.60 lakh individuals continue to grapple with the impact of floods across nine districts in Assam. The recent wave of floods and landslides has resulted in a death toll of 27, with Sribhumi district being the hardest hit. Over 1.20 lakh people in the district are still struggling against the floodwaters.
Authorities have established numerous relief efforts, setting up 91 camps currently housing over 6,000 people. Additionally, over 40,000 distribution centres are actively providing relief materials. However, the floodwaters have inundated 3,594.26 hectares of cropland, affecting over 1.13 lakh animals.
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve have not been spared from the floods, suffering the loss of seven animals while successfully rescuing 31 others. Three camps within the park remain submerged, posing ongoing challenges for conservation efforts and wildlife safety.
The districts currently affected by the floods include Hailakandi, Kamrup, Sribhumi, Morigaon, Cachar, Golaghat, Nagaon, Kamrup (Metro), and Lakhimpur. Efforts to manage the situation continue across the affected regions, with both governmental and non-governmental organisations working collaboratively to provide necessary aid and support.