Assam Flood Situation Shows Signs of Improvement
Current Flood Conditions in Assam
Flood in Jonai
Guwahati, July 3: Recent reports indicate a positive shift in the flood situation in Assam, with the number of individuals affected decreasing to over 25,000 across two districts, as per the latest official update.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) released a daily bulletin stating that approximately 25,100 residents are still impacted in Dhemaji and Dibrugarh districts.
Dhemaji has been identified as the most severely affected area, with over 21,000 individuals suffering from the floods, while Dibrugarh has nearly 4,000 residents still facing flood conditions.
Previously, the floods had impacted more than 48,000 people across four districts.
As of now, the flood-related fatalities in the state remain at one for this year.
The ASDMA has established four relief camps and distribution centers in the affected districts, currently sheltering 129 displaced individuals.
In the last 24 hours, authorities have provided 82.26 quintals of rice, 15.2 quintals of dal, 4.56 quintals of salt, and 294.9 liters of mustard oil to those affected by the floods.
The bulletin also noted that 52 villages are still submerged, and floodwaters have damaged crops over an area of 393.44 hectares throughout the state.
Additionally, the floods have caused significant damage to embankments, roads, bridges, and other essential infrastructure in various districts.
According to the ASDMA, over 55,000 domestic animals and poultry have also been impacted by the flooding across the state.