Heavy rains continued to wreak havoc across Assam on Sunday, even as the overall flood situation showed signs of improvement. Two more people drowned in floodwaters in Charaideo district during the last 24 hours, taking this year’s flood-related death toll in the state to 68.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), more than 5.24 lakh people remain affected by floods across five districts—Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon and Sivasagar.
Charaideo Worst-Hit District
Charaideo continues to be the worst-affected district, with nearly 1.9 lakh people impacted by the floods. Sivasagar follows with more than 1.5 lakh affected residents, while around 1.4 lakh people have been affected in Jorhat.
The flood situation has improved since Saturday, when nearly 6.55 lakh people across six districts were affected.
Relief and Rescue Operations Continue
The state government is continuing relief operations across the affected areas. A total of 354 relief camps and relief distribution centres are currently operating in four districts, providing shelter to 37,724 displaced people.
Rescue operations are being carried out by the Indian Army, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire and Emergency Services, and Assam Police. The teams have evacuated stranded residents from several flood-hit areas in Upper Assam.
Hundreds of Villages Still Under Water
Despite the improving situation, floodwaters continue to inundate large parts of the state. According to the ASDMA, 763 villages remain submerged, while more than 48,742 hectares of agricultural land have been damaged.
The floods have also caused significant damage to embankments, roads, bridges and other public infrastructure across several districts.
River Above Danger Level, Livestock Hit
The Dhansiri River at Numaligarh continues to flow above the danger level, raising concerns for nearby low-lying areas.
The floods have also severely affected livestock, with more than 88,000 domestic animals and poultry impacted across the state, according to the ASDMA.
