Guwahati, July 19, 2024: The flood situation in Assam has significantly improved, with water levels receding across the state, according to officials. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecasted a reprieve from rainfall, except for some western districts, enhancing recovery efforts.
As of Thursday night, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that 2,72,037 people across 695 villages in 13 districts remain affected. While 12,929 individuals are taking refuge in 62 relief camps, 14 relief distribution centers are serving 17,341 affected people.
Despite the progress, 13,804.36 hectares of crop land remain submerged, and infrastructure damage has been reported in several districts. The Brahmaputra River continues to flow above the red mark in Dhubri, and Disang in Nanglamuraghat.
Officials are hopeful for a return to normalcy soon, with no heavy rains forecasted in the state. Relief efforts are underway, and the situation is being closely monitored.
Read More: Assam’s Crackdown on Child Marriage Yields Significant Results