Severe Flooding Affects Over 2,000 Residents in Nagaon District
Flood Impact in Nagaon District
Rescue operations underway in Nagaon
Nagaon, July 23: The ongoing flooding in Nagaon district has impacted more than 2,000 individuals, as the Diju river continues to rise, inundating new regions within the Kaliabor Revenue Circle.
As reported by the local sub-divisional administration, the escalating waters of the Diju have submerged various locations, including Kalapani, Dijuvelli Tea Garden, and Langtang Tea Garden, affecting over 1,000 residents in these areas.
Nagaon District Commissioner Devashish Sharma conducted a visit to the flood-affected regions to evaluate the damage and review the relief efforts and essential services being offered at the relief camps.
Accompanied by Sub-Divisional Officer Raj Baruah and other senior officials, the district administration has initiated a collaborative operation with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and Fire and Emergency Services to manage the crisis.
Three relief camps have been established for those displaced by the floods at Salna Bapuji LP School, No 23 Dijuvelli LP School, and Amguri LP School within the Kaliabor Revenue Circle. The administration is supplying necessary assistance, food, and emergency services to individuals taking refuge in these camps.
Officials noted that while water levels have slightly decreased in the foothill regions, the Diju river continues to flood additional areas. Runoff from the Karbi hills has caused a rapid increase in the river's water level, impacting three villages in Kaliabor Revenue Circle and ten villages in Samaguri Revenue Circle.
The villages in Samaguri affected by the flooding include Chamgaon, Nalbari, Purana Salna, Udmarigaon, Niz Chapanala, Khonajan Grant, Borchungjar, Motiaparbat, Udmari Grant, and Garchuk. Additionally, Rangalu Sutargaon in the Nagaon Sadar Revenue Circle has experienced artificial flooding.
In total, 14 villages across the three revenue circles have been impacted, with nearly 1,000 individuals affected. The Kaliabor Revenue Circle alone has reported over 1,000 affected residents, and approximately 30 hectares of agricultural land have suffered damage.