Guwahati, Sept 03: The latest Assam Daily Flood Report, as of 4:00 PM on September 2, paints a dire picture of the ongoing flooding crisis in the state. Tragically, another life was claimed today in the Darrang district, bringing the cumulative number of flood-related fatalities to 18. This latest fatality occurred in Tamulpur.
The human toll is just one aspect of the disaster. A total of 242,515 people have been affected by the floods, with 104,368 being male, 83,107 female, and 55,040 children. The flooding has taken a severe toll on communities across Assam.
The situation is exacerbated by several rivers, including the Brahmaputra in Dhubri, Goalpara, Guwahati, Tezpur, and Neamatighat, continuing to flow above the danger level. The relentless rise of these rivers poses a significant threat to the affected areas.
Currently, 18 districts and sub-divisions are grappling with the devastating floods. These include Barpeta, Biswanath, Chirang, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sivasagar, and Sonitpur. A total of 39 revenue circles have been affected, with 779 villages submerged.
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In response to this crisis, 50 relief camps and centers have been opened to provide shelter and support. Among these, 7 are relief camps, while 43 serve as distribution points. Currently, 2,169 individuals are taking refuge in these relief camps, with a breakdown of 1,022 males, 933 females, 200 children, 9 lactating and pregnant women, and 5 persons with disabilities.
In Udalguri district, a worrying development has been reported: an embankment breach at Harisinga – Jalimukh Bandh, with erosion observed at the existing coredam of Khalengdwar (Jalimukh) on the left bank of the Nonoi river. This erosion is a cause for concern and may potentially lead to a breach in upcoming floods, adding to the woes of the region.
Additionally, in Kamrup North, urban flooding has been reported in the village of Mariapatty, Amingaon. This has led to waterlogging in parts of the village, impacting essential services, including the Anganwadi Centre in Lachitgarh LPS. The situation is challenging for the affected residents, and efforts are underway to address the issues stemming from this urban flooding.
The Assam flood crisis of 2023 continues to be a major challenge, affecting lives, properties, and infrastructure across the state. The government and relief agencies are working tirelessly to provide assistance to those in need and mitigate the effects of this devastating natural disaster.
