Union HM Shah in Assam: Focus on Flood free Assam, combating narcotics trade

Union Home minister Amit Shah in Guwahati for talks with CM Sarma on mitigating problems. Focus also on curbing narco trade in NE.

Assam : Floods leave behind trail of devastation in Raha

#Northeastlive | Floods have left behind a trial of devastations in Raha as well. Heavy floods caused by rivers such as Kolong, Kapili, Hariya and Barpani have left several important roads in the area damaged. About 104 PWD constructed roads in the region lie ruined even as flood waters recede.

Assam flood fury: Wildlife severely affected in Kaziranga, Dibru Saikhowa national parks

The wrath of floods in Assam has reared its ugly head once again, with animals in world famous Kaziranga National Park and the Dibru Saikhowa Park now struggling to survive amid the ravaging floodwaters. Additionally, over 2.5 lakh people in 16 districts have been displaced due to the floods. The lush green Kaziranga National Park […]

Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, first wave of flood hits Assam

At a time when the state is hit by the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, the first wave of floods has taken a grip over Assam. Several parts of the state are reeling under flood waters causing a breakdown of communications. Scores of people have been forced to leave their homes and move to safer […]

Assam prepares to manage floods better at Kaziranga

A coordinated effort is being made by different departments to formulate plans to mitigate flood and erosion in the Kaziranga National Park, Assam’s Environment and Forest Minister Parimal Suklabaidya said on Wednesday. A high-level meeting was held between the ministers and officials of the Environment and Forest, Water Resources and Agriculture, and Veterinary Departments as […]

Over 56 lakh people affected by floods in Assam

More than 56 lakh people have been affected by the floods, which have wreaked havoc across 30 districts of Assam, according to a daily status report on Sunday. According to the report, the total number of 56,89,584 people have been affected in 30 districts of Assam since May 22 and 109 people have lost their […]

Ace sportspersons auction memorabilia to raise money for flood-hit Assam and Bihar

Top cricketers and sportspersons of the country have joined hands to contribute towards the flood-hit people of Assam and Bihar. Led by Indian captain Virat Kohli, the top sportspersons of the country have auctioned part of their memorabilia to raise money for the marooned people of the two States. Featuring in a video titled #WeAreTogetherForAssamAndBihar […]

Assam floods: Death toll reaches 107, over 56 lakh people affected

A total of 107 people have died and 56,71,031 people from 5,305 villages have been affected by the floods in Assam, a flood report from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) stated on Thursday. “So far, a total of 30 districts have been affected in the state so far and 130 revenue circles have […]

Flood situation improves in Assam, death toll climbs to 87; over 16 lakh remain affected

The flood scenario in Assam is showing signs of improvement. The death toll has now risen up to 87. The flood waters throughout the state are receding prompting people in relief camps to return to their homes. As per the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, a population of over 16 lakh is being affected by floods in […]