Assam Floods: Bajali, Darang Districts Most Affected. Nearly 5 Lakh Impacted As Grim Situation Persists

The state disaster management authority said 5 lakh people have been affected by the floods.

Residents wade through a flooded area at in Assam.

Source : PTI

The flood situation in Assam continues to worsen as almost five lakh people are grappling with the deluge. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one death was reported on Thursday in the flood-hit Tamulpur area of Udalguri district. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are on high alert in flood-prone areas across the state.

News agency PTI reports that major rivers in Assam, including the Brahmaputra, are flowing above the danger level at various locations. The weather department has warned of heavy rain in the coming days, which could further elevate water levels. Rivers such as Kamrup, Nalbari, and Manas are also surpassing the red mark.

Among the affected regions are Bajali, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Hojai, Kamrup, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Nagaon, Nalbari, and Sonitpur. The highest number of flood-affected individuals are in Bajali, followed by Darang.

Massive erosion has been witnessed in Sonitpur, Bongaigaon, Darrang, Dhubri, Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Nalbari, South Salmara, and Udalguri, as reported by the ASDMA. Additionally, incidents of landslides have been reported in Bongaigaon and Dima Hasao.

Floodwaters have caused damage to embankments, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure in Barpeta, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Udalguri, Bongaigaon, Dhemaji, and Dibrugarh, according to PTI. Urban areas in districts such as Barpeta, Darrang, Jorhat, Kamrup Metropolitan, and Kokrajhar have also been inundated.

Farmers estimate that over 4,091 hectares of agricultural land have been submerged, resulting in significant damage to crops, as reported by IANS.

The Regional Meteorological Department has issued a 'yellow' alert for Friday, advising people to stay updated on heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in certain areas.

Presently, there are 83 relief camps providing shelter to over 14,000 people, along with 79 relief distribution centers actively supporting the affected population.