Severe Flooding Hits Jorhat District in Assam, Residents Demand Urgent Action

Flood Crisis in Jorhat District
Jorhat, July 6: A new wave of flooding has struck various regions in Assam's Jorhat district, particularly affecting Teok and Mariani, leading to significant distress among the local population.
Residents attribute the worsening conditions to a breached embankment along the Jhanji river, urging the government for immediate action.
According to locals, the embankment, which had already been compromised by previous rainfall and flooding, has collapsed again recently, resulting in the Jhanji river overflowing into adjacent villages.
This flooding has caused extensive damage to crops, disrupted road access, and submerged over 100 homes in waist-deep water.
“We are uncertain about the government's response, but we desperately need proper maintenance of the Jhanji embankment, or we risk being washed away,” a resident expressed.
With agricultural lands ruined and transportation hindered, families report that their livelihoods are severely affected. Many are also worried about the educational impact, as schools remain closed and exams are postponed.
“Our children cannot go to school, and exams are delayed due to the floods,” lamented another elder from the village.
Residents estimate that approximately 50 to 60 families in the area are living in fear and uncertainty.
“If the remaining part of the embankment fails, we will lose everything. The government must reconstruct the embankment this year,” urged a local.
Previously, floods had already ravaged large areas of Jorhat, with rising waters from both the Jhanji and Kakojan rivers damaging fields and leading to school closures.
The nearby Golaghat district also experienced severe flooding in June, following the failure of a 25-year-old sluice gate on the Gelabeel river, which caused heavy inundation across several villages.
As floodwaters continue to rise, residents are calling on authorities to address the situation urgently and prioritize the development of long-term flood mitigation measures in the area.