Assam floods: 33,412 people in 14 districts affected
First Published: 18th June, 2023 18:07 IST
Though the number of districts affected has gone up from 13 yesterday to 14 today, the number of people affected has gone down
The flood situation in Assam continues to remain grim since monsoon hit the state on June 10. Though the number of districts affected has gone up from 13 yesterday to 14 today, the number of people affected has gone down from 37,535 yesterday to 33,412, as per ASDMA report released today.
The affected districts are:
Biswanath, Cachar, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Hojai, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Sonitpur, Tinsukia, Udalguri, Kamrup (M), Nalbari.
At least 142 villages have been affected by the deluge, as per the ASDMA data.
Three rivers are flowing above the danger mark. The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger level at Neamtighat in Jorhat, Kopili in Nagaon. The Puthimari river is also in full spate and is stated to be flowing above the normal level.
Several incidents of erosion have been reported from several Biswanath, Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Morigaon, Nagaon, Sivasagar, Sonitpur, South Salmara and Udalguri.
1510.98 hectares of crop area have been destroyed by the flood waters.
A total of 17 relief camps have been set up in Biswanath, Lakhimpur and Udalguri.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Assam CM Orders Judicial Probe Into Umrangso Coal Mine Disaster
16th January 2025
Live Who Will be the Next Assam BJP President? Check Names of Probables
16th January 2025
Live General V.K. Singh Sworn in as Mizoram’s 25th Governor
16th January 2025
Live Manipur CM Pushes for UNESCO Nomination of Lai Haraoba as Intangible Cultural Heritage
16th January 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Assam Govt Announces Rs 10 Lakh Ex Gratia for Victims of Umrangso Mine Tragedy
The next of kin of the 5 miners still trapped will also receive Rs 10 lakh each, whether they are found alive or dead.
16th January 2025
Advantage Assam 2.0: Assam Ministers Visit Singapore, Dubai, London Showcasing State as Investment Destination
The state is actively working to showcase its potential ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 Global Investment Summit
16th January 2025
Who Will be the Next Assam BJP Chief? Election on Jan 17
Speculations are rife about who will step into the role, with party members eagerly awaiting the results.
15th January 2025
Guwahati Shocker: Man Killed by Friends After Party, 4 Arrested
The deceased has been identified as Akash Choudhury.
15th January 2025
Tragic Fire During Magh Bihu Festivities Claims Life in Titabor
According to reports, his wife and son were not at home at the time of the incident, narrowly escaping the tragedy.
15th January 2025