1. The ongoing floods in Assam have resulted in 38 fatalities.
2. Three more people drowned in the past 24 hours.
3. The latest victims include two from Tinsukia and one from Dhemaji district.
Guwahati, July 03: The ongoing floods in Assam have resulted in the tragic loss of 38 lives, with three more people drowning in the past 24 hours.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that the latest victims included two individuals from Tinsukia district and one from Dhemaji district.
The flood situation has significantly worsened, affecting over 11.34 lakh people across 28 districts.
The most severely impacted districts include Lakhimpur, Darrang, and Golaghat, with thousands of residents displaced. In Lakhimpur alone, 165,319 people have been affected, followed by 147,143 in Darrang and 106,480 in Golaghat.
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The deluge has inundated 42,476 hectares of crop area and affected 2,208 villages within 84 revenue circles. Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, Subansiri, Burhidihing, Dikhou, Disang, Dhansiri (S), Jia-Bharali, Puthimari, Kopili, Beki, Kushiyara, Barak, and Dhaleswari, are flowing above the danger mark at various locations.
Relief efforts are underway, with the administration setting up 489 relief camps and distribution centers.
Nearly 2.87 lakh people are currently taking shelter in these camps.
Additionally, many flood-affected individuals are seeking refuge on higher ground, in school buildings, and on roads and bridges.
Rescue operations involving local administration, the Army, paramilitary forces, SDRF, and Circle Office have been ongoing.
On Tuesday, approximately 2,900 people were rescued from different flood-hit areas. The administration has distributed 10,754.98 quintals of rice, 1,958.89 quintals of dal, 554.91 quintals of salt, and 23,061.44 liters of mustard oil among the affected population. Cattle feed has also been provided to those in need.
The floods have impacted 832,099 animals and caused damage to infrastructure, including 74 roads, six bridges, and 14 barriers, with five dams breached.
The situation remains critical as authorities continue to monitor and respond to the ongoing crisis.
