Severe Urban Flooding Affects Over 23,000 in Assam Amidst Heavy Rains

Urban Flooding Crisis in Assam

Guwahati, May 16: Recent heavy rainfall has led to urban flooding in Assam, impacting more than 23,000 residents across various regions, according to official reports released on Friday.

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that urban floods have primarily affected three districts: Kamrup (Metropolitan), Sribhumi, and Cachar.

In total, four revenue circles and 12 villages have been submerged, with 23,619 individuals affected.

Cachar district has suffered the most, with 15,617 people impacted, followed closely by Sribhumi, where 8,002 residents have been affected, as per the ASDMA bulletin.

Fortunately, there have been no reports of fatalities or missing persons due to the flooding in the past 24 hours, according to the ASDMA.

A rescue operation by the State Disaster Relief Force successfully saved 53 stranded individuals and three animals in Sribhumi district.

In response to the ongoing weather conditions, the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati has issued an 'orange alert' for the districts of Sribhumi, Hailakandi, Cachar, and Dima Hasao for the next 24 hours.

This 'orange alert' indicates a need for preparedness, as thunderstorms and lightning, accompanied by gusty winds of 30 to 40 km/h and heavy to very heavy rainfall, are expected in isolated areas.

Additionally, a 'yellow alert' has been issued for 20 districts, including Dhubri, South Salmara-Mankachar, Goalpara, Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Bajali, Tamulpur, Nalbari, both Kamrup districts, Udalguri, West Karbi Anglong, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Charaideo, Dibrugarh, and Tinsukia, advising residents to stay vigilant.

Forecasts suggest that some of these districts may continue to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the coming days, according to the RMC.