Severe Flooding Continues in Assam Amidst Heavy Rainfall

Current Flood Situation in Assam

The flooding crisis in Assam remains critical as of Wednesday, with continuous rainfall causing water levels to rise in various regions, leading to new areas being submerged, according to officials.

Seven rivers, including the Brahmaputra, are flowing above the danger mark, while the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati has forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in different parts of the state.

There is a likelihood of thunderstorms and lightning in Dhubri, South Salmara-Mankachar, Goalpara, and Kokrajhar, accompanied by strong winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kilometers per hour.

A report from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) indicated that six more fatalities occurred in the districts of Hailakandi, Shrimani, Morigaon, Cachar, Sonitpur, and Tinsukia, with approximately 650,000 individuals affected by flooding across 21 districts.

The total death toll from floods and landslides this year has risen to 17. An ASDMA official noted that heavy rainfall has been persistent in several lower Assam districts since morning.

Areas in Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Nalbari, Goalpara, and Baksa have also been impacted. In total, 69 revenue circles and 1,506 villages across 21 districts have seen 633,114 people affected by the floods.

Currently, 223 relief camps are operational in the state, providing shelter to 39,746 displaced individuals, along with 288 relief distribution centers active to assist those in need.