Lakhimpur, Assam: A relentless deluge has brought large swathes of Lakhimpur district to a standstill, unleashing widespread flooding that has uprooted thousands and severely disrupted daily life. Over 230 villages are currently submerged under the expanding sheet of water, triggering urgent mass evacuations as residents desperately seek refuge amidst the escalating chaos.
The district woke up to a harrowing morning as floodwaters rapidly infiltrated homes, swallowed vast agricultural fields, and rendered roadways impassable. The Naoboicha-Gendheli stretch has been particularly hit, with the 15th National Highway completely inundated, effectively severing vital road connections and isolating numerous areas. This has severely hampered emergency movements and critical relief efforts.
A tragic fatality has been reported from Pahumora village, where a man drowned after becoming trapped within his flooded residence. This heartbreaking loss has cast a shadow of profound grief over a community already grappling with the immense scale of the disaster.
Local sources suggest the sudden and artificial rise in the river’s water level may be a contributing factor to the intensified humanitarian crisis. Numerous families remain marooned, heavily dependent on rescue boats for evacuation or the delivery of essential supplies. However, limited access to food, safe drinking water, and crucial medical aid is significantly compounding the suffering of the affected residents.
Authorities are maintaining a high state of alert, continuously monitoring the dynamic situation. District officials are engaged in rapid damage assessments even as water levels continue their relentless ascent in several pockets. The administration has issued a stern appeal to those residing in vulnerable zones, urging them to relocate to safer grounds and extend their full cooperation to the dedicated relief teams. With meteorological department forecasts indicating persistent rainfall, the ominous threat of further escalation looms large, keeping both rescue personnel and the beleaguered affected families on tenterhooks.