Guwahati, 5th June: The devastating floods in Assam have claimed six more lives in the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 24, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). Among the latest fatalities, one person died due to urban flooding.
The situation remains dire as the Kopili River in Nagaon district and the Kushiyara River in Karimganj district continue to flow above danger levels, worsening the flood impact across the state.
Currently, over 423,000 people are affected by the floods across 459 villages in 23 revenue circles within 10 districts. The most affected districts are Cachar, Nagaon, Karimganj, Dhemaji, Morigaon, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Dima-Hasao, Hailakandi, and Karbi Anglong West.
The floods have inundated 7,866.08 hectares of cropland, severely impacting the agricultural sector. Additionally, 202,925 animals have been affected across 11 flood-hit districts, with 45,968 animals impacted in 10 districts. The poultry sector has also suffered, with around 300 poultry in Cachar and one in Nagaon washed away.
To support the affected population, 167 relief camps and 73 relief distribution centers have been set up, providing shelter to 32,872 people. Additionally, 75,521 non-camp inmates are taking refuge in relief distribution centers in Nagaon and Hojai districts.
The floods have caused significant infrastructure damage, including damaged roads in Nagaon and Morigaon districts and an embankment breach in Cachar district.
The state government and disaster management authorities are working tirelessly to provide aid and support to the affected regions, with relief operations in full swing to ensure the safety and well-being of flood victims.
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