Heavy rains following cyclone Remal have wreaked havoc in Assam, leading to significant flooding and affecting over 40,000 people across eight districts. One more person has died, bringing the death toll to five since Tuesday, while two individuals are missing in the Cachar district.
The affected districts include Nagaon, Hailakandi, Karbi Anglong, Karimganj, Cachar, Hojai, Golaghat, and West Karbi Anglong. Karimganj is the worst-hit district with 26,430 people affected. A total of 8,351 people have been affected in Cachar and 6,227 in Hailakandi.
Landslides have been reported in 11 villages in Dima Hasao, three in Cachar, and one in Hailakandi. Heavy erosion has also been reported in Silchar and Udharbond in Cachar district.
In Karimganj, Cachar, and Hailakandi, the Barak River and its tributaries – Longai, Kushiara, Singla, and Katakhal – are flowing above danger levels at several locations. Four embankments were damaged in Karimganj.
Residents in vulnerable areas have been relocated to safety, with three relief camps set up in Karimganj and two in Cachar to provide shelter.
The hilly Dima Hasao district has been severely impacted, disrupting road connectivity and bringing life to a standstill. The Haflong-Silchar Road was washed away near Harangajao, and multiple landslides have blocked the Haflong-Harangajao Road, leaving numerous vehicles stranded.
Locals are providing food and shelter to stranded passengers. The road between Mahur and Laisong was entirely washed away, isolating Laisong village. Travel at night is discouraged, except on the Umrongso-Lanka route, and schools have been closed in the district.
Train services through the hilly section have been halted due to landslides along the Haflong-Badarpur line. In Nagaon, the Barpani River is rising in Kampur, flowing over the Sildubi-Amdubi Road, and has submerged a school in the Pamali Jarani area.
In Golaghat, the Dhansiri River is above danger levels, submerging several low-lying areas. SDRF personnel rescued two families in the Kanaighat area after their houses were submerged.
The Brahmaputra and its tributaries are nearing danger levels in Sonitpur, and ferry services across the state remain suspended due to the inclement weather.
Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has directed district commissioners to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected people. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority or ASDMA is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with all relevant departments and agencies.
