Assam Floods: Affected Count Drops to 1.78 Lakh, But Seven Districts Still Reeling
Guwahati, August 1: The flood situation in Assam has shown signs of improvement, with the number of affected people declining to 1.78 lakh, even as the deluge spread to seven districts, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
No fresh fatalities were recorded in the last 24 hours, keeping the death toll stable at 82. The ASDMA bulletin released on Saturday night confirmed that the Dikhow and Dhansiri rivers were still flowing above the danger mark at Sivasagar and Numaligarh in Golaghat respectively.
A total of 349 villages across Golaghat, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Bajali, Dhemaji, Sonitpur and Jorhat districts remained submerged. Among these, Charaideo bore the brunt with 75,199 people affected, followed closely by Sivasagar with 58,824 affected residents.
The reduction in the affected population marks a slight reprieve from Friday when 1.92 lakh people across five districts were hit by the floods. However, the increase in the number of affected districts indicates that the situation remains volatile in several regions.
Emergency relief operations are underway, with 44 relief camps operational across the state, providing shelter to nearly 15,000 displaced people. Additionally, 17 relief distribution centres are catering to 5,569 people who have not moved to camps but require assistance.
The floods have also taken a heavy toll on agriculture and livestock. An estimated 15,060 hectares of crop area remain submerged, while 1,543 animals have perished and another 6,765 have been affected. The bulletin also reported damage to infrastructure, including houses, roads, bridges, schools and cattle sheds in various districts.
Assam, which experiences annual monsoon flooding, has been grappling with severe inundation this year. While the overall situation is improving gradually, authorities continue to monitor river levels and provide relief to affected communities. The administration has urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant.
