1. Assam’s severe flood crisis has claimed 46 lives, with eight deaths in the past 24 hours.
2. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reports over 16.25 lakh people affected across 29 districts.
3. The second wave of floods has left the situation dire, according to ASDMA.
Guwahati, July 04: Assam is grappling with a severe flood crisis that has claimed 46 lives, with eight deaths reported in the past 24 hours alone.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) states that the flood situation remains dire, impacting over 16.25 lakh people across 29 districts during the second wave of floods.
Dhubri is the worst-hit district, with 2,23,210 people affected, followed by Darrang with 1,83,738 people, and Lakhimpur with 1,66,063 affected individuals.
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The floodwaters have submerged 2,800 villages under 105 revenue circles, forcing approximately 3.86 lakh people to seek shelter in 515 relief camps and distribution centers.
The deluge has also had a devastating impact on livestock, affecting 11,20,165 animals. Rescue operations, involving the NDRF, SDRF, Indian Army, and other agencies, are in full swing, with 8,377 people rescued in the last 24 hours.
Infrastructure across the state has suffered extensive damage, with 100 roads, 14 bridges, and 11 embankments breached.
Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, are flowing above the danger mark in several areas, worsening the situation for residents in districts such as Dhubri, Tezpur, Guwahati, and Goalpara.
