Guwahati, 6th July: Assam is reeling from catastrophic floods that have caused widespread devastation over the past month, claiming lives and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The floods, exacerbated by incessant rainfall, have severely impacted infrastructure, displaced residents, and ravaged agricultural lands.
In the Rowmari Pathar area alone, approximately 500 families have lost their homes and lands to erosion and flooding. Barpeta district, one of the hardest hit, has seen devastating river erosion and flooding affecting nearly 140,000 people across 179 villages. The floods have submerged 1,571.5 hectares of crop area, compounding the agricultural woes of the region.
Across Assam, the floods have affected over 2.42 million people spread across 30 districts. Dhubri district stands out as one of the worst affected, with 775,721 people grappling with the aftermath of inundation. The floods have submerged 63,490.97 hectares of crop area and affected 3,518 villages across 112 revenue circles.
The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Assam underscores the urgent need for extensive relief and rehabilitation efforts. Thousands of residents are displaced and in dire need of shelter, food, clean water, and medical assistance. Rehabilitation efforts must also focus on restoring damaged infrastructure and revitalizing agricultural lands to mitigate the long-term impact on livelihoods.
As Assam continues to grapple with the aftermath of these devastating floods, concerted efforts from government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and the community are crucial to providing timely aid and rebuilding the affected regions.
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