Assam Flood Situation Shows Signs of Improvement

Current Flood Status in Assam

Guwahati, June 8: The flood conditions in Assam are gradually improving, with the number of affected individuals and regions decreasing to approximately 337,000 across 12 districts.

As of Sunday, officials reported that 337,358 individuals across 41 revenue circles and 999 villages are still impacted by the flooding.

An official report indicates that the total fatalities from this year's floods and landslides have reached 23, which includes six deaths attributed to mudslides as of Saturday.

Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, are showing signs of receding, although some rivers—like the Brahmaputra at Dhubri, the Kopili at Dharamtul, the Barak at BP Ghat, and the Kushiyara at Sribhumi—were still above the danger level as of Saturday evening.

With the water levels decreasing, ferry services that were halted last week will be partially resumed over the Brahmaputra.

Sribhumi has been identified as the most severely affected area, with over 193,000 individuals impacted. In Hailakandi, 73,724 people are still affected, while 56,398 remain flood-impacted in Cachar.

Currently, more than 36,000 displaced individuals are taking refuge in 133 relief camps, and 68 relief distribution centers are operational. Additionally, cropland across 12,659 hectares remains submerged.

Two districts continue to face challenges with 'urban flooding,' affecting 284 individuals. Kaziranga National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary are also reported to be impacted, according to officials.

In related news, the Inland Water Transport (IWT) Department has announced that ferry services in Guwahati will partially resume starting Sunday.

The Guwahati–Madhyam Khanda ferry service will temporarily operate from the Guwahati Rajaduar Ferry Ghat until the approach road on the north bank is repaired and confirmed safe for use. The Guwahati–Kurua ferry service is expected to restart on Monday.

However, the use of wooden boats in the Guwahati area will remain suspended, with a decision on their resumption pending a review of river conditions, as stated in the IWT release.