Assam continues to battle the devastating impact of the floods, with efforts focused on rescue and relief operations...
Digital Desk: Assam is grappling with severe flooding, affecting over 2.3 lakh residents across 29 districts. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has reported that several rivers, including the Brahmaputra, Burhidihing, Dikhou, Disang, Dhansiri, Kopili, and Kushiyara, flow above danger levels at various locations.
On July 6, 2024, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded an average rainfall of 11.8 mm in Assam. It issued a watch for heavy rain in isolated places within the Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Cachar, and Karimganj districts.
Impact and Relief Efforts:
- Affected Districts: 29
- Affected Revenue Circles: 107
- Affected Villages: 3,535
- Affected Population: 2,396,648
- Relief Camps: 293
- Camp Inmates: 53,429
- Non-Camp Inmates: 472,899
Dhubri remains the worst-hit district, with 797,918 people affected, followed by Cachar (175,231), Darrang (163,218), Barpeta (131,246), and Golaghat (109,470). The floods have also impacted 1,549,161 animals, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
Infrastructure damage includes 126 incidents of road damage, two incidents of bridge damage, one embankment breach, and six incidents of affected embankments.
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve:
- Inundated Camps: 66 (up to 5 feet)
- Camps Vacated: 5
- Animals Rescued: 96
- Animal Deaths: 120, including 93 hog deer, 15 during treatment, and various others due to drowning or vehicle hits.
Urban Flooding:
- Affected Districts: Dibrugarh, Karbi Anglong, Kamrup (M)
Affected Areas in Dibrugarh: Wards 3, 17, 10, and 4, including Pani Tanki Galli, Loharpatty, Gandhi Nagar, Lachit Nagar, Behia Chetia, Chawlkhua, Kalibari, Ramnagar, Police Reserve, and Jail Road areas.
Affected Areas in Guwahati: Ward 48, including Rukminigaon Manasha Mandir Path, Sorumotoria, Gokul Path, Rupkuwar Path, and Nandan Path areas.
Total Deaths: 58 (including six reported on Saturday, with four minors)
Relief efforts are underway, with National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams deployed in Cachar, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh, and Jorhat. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel, Fire & Emergency Services, police forces, and AAPDA Mitra volunteers are actively assisting in flood and storm-affected areas.
Assam continues to battle the devastating impact of the floods, with efforts focused on rescue and relief operations to mitigate the suffering of its residents and wildlife.
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