More than 3.6 lakh people across several districts of Assam continue to grapple with severe flooding, as the Army and various state agencies escalate their relief and rescue operations. The relentless deluge has led to widespread displacement and significant disruption across the region, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Sivasagar district bears the brunt of the crisis, with nearly 1.58 lakh individuals impacted. The Dikhow River in the district has surged past its “extreme flood level,” according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), posing a serious threat to surrounding communities.
Transportation networks, particularly train services, have been severely hampered for the second consecutive day. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has cancelled, short-terminated, or diverted numerous trains due to inundated tracks in parts of Upper Assam. Special trains are also being arranged to assist stranded passengers.
In response to the escalating situation, 101 relief camps and distribution centres have been established across 11 affected districts, providing shelter to 9,606 displaced residents. The ASDMA has issued a strong advisory, urging the public to maintain distance from rivers, as water levels continue their perilous ascent, threatening roads and embankments in multiple locations. Affected districts include Biswanath, Cachar, Charaideo, Chirang, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Jorhat, and Kamrup.
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