Flood Overview
The devastating floods in Assam have claimed 38 lives so far, with three more people succumbing to the deluge in the past 24 hours. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported the latest victims to be two individuals from Tinsukia district and one from Dhemaji district.
Extent of the Damage
The flood situation in Assam has deteriorated significantly, impacting over 11.34 lakh people across 28 districts. Among the hardest-hit areas are Lakhimpur, Darrang, and Golaghat districts. In Lakhimpur alone, 165,319 people are affected, followed by 147,143 in Darrang and 106,480 in Golaghat.
The deluge has wreaked havoc on the state’s agricultural landscape, submerging 42,476 hectares of crop area and affecting 2,208 villages under 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 multiple locations, exacerbating the crisis.
Humanitarian Response
Relief efforts are in full swing, with the administration establishing 489 relief camps and distribution centres. These camps are currently sheltering nearly 2.87 lakh people. Additionally, many flood-affected individuals have refuge in higher grounds, school buildings, roads, and bridges.
The local administration, Army, paramilitary forces, SDRF, and Circle Office are conducting rescue operations. On Tuesday, around 2,900 people were rescued from various flood-hit areas. The administration has distributed essential supplies, including 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. Cattle feed is also being provided to those in need.
Infrastructure and Animal Impact
The floods have not only affected human lives but also had a severe impact on infrastructure and animals. Approximately 832,099 animals have been affected. The deluge has damaged 74 roads, 6 bridges, and 14 embankments, with five embankments breached.
Current Situation and Future Outlook
The situation remains critical as authorities continue to monitor and respond to the crisis. With major rivers still flowing above the danger mark, the threat of further devastation looms large. The administration is focused on providing immediate relief to the affected population and mitigating the impact of the floods as much as possible.
