The flood situation in Assam deteriorated further on May 30, with over 198,000 people across nine districts affected and one person drowning as river levels rose due to continuous rainfall following Cyclone Remal, officials reported.
A drowning in Hailakandi district brought the death toll to six since Tuesday, with 18 others injured. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) stated that a total of 198,856 people were impacted across the districts of Nagaon, Karimganj, Hailakandi, West Karbi Anglong, Cachar, Hojai, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong, and Dima Hasao.
Cachar is the worst-hit district, with 102,246 people affected, followed by Karimganj with 36,959, Hojai with 22,058, and Hailakandi with 14,308. Additionally, 3,238.8 hectares of crops have been destroyed, and 234,535 animals have been affected.
Rivers including the Brahmaputra and Barak, along with their tributaries, are flowing above the danger mark in several locations. Over 35,640 people have sought refuge in 110 relief camps, with the highest numbers in Hojai (19,646), Cachar (12,110), Hailakandi (2,060), and Karimganj (1,613).
Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed gratitude and wrote on X, “Thank you Team Assam! From rescuing people to clearing roads and providing essential amenities, my gratitude to all our men and women who rose to the occasion in light of Cyclone Remal and are working hard to restore normalcy. This degree of responsiveness is the new normal in our work culture. I assure the people of the State, we are here for you, 24X7!”
Life has come to a standstill in the Barak Valley districts of Karimganj, Cachar, and Hailakandi, and in Dima Hasao, where relentless rain has crippled road connectivity. The Haflong-Silchar road is completely cut off, and multiple landslides have blocked the Haflong-Harangajao route. Travel at night is advised against, except on the Umrongso-Lanka route.
Train services on the Haflong-Badarpur rail route remain suspended due to landslides. In Nagaon, the rising water level of the Barpani River has damaged roads and submerged a school. River Dhansiri in Golaghat district is also above the danger level, submerging several low-lying areas. In Sonitpur, the Brahmaputra and its tributaries continue to rise, causing widespread flooding.
Guwahati city has experienced severe water-logging due to heavy rains, disrupting traffic. The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in several districts, including Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Dibrugarh, Karimganj, Cachar, Hailakandi, Dima Hasao, Dhubri, and South Salmara.
Ferry services remain suspended for the third consecutive day, and schools and educational institutions in the affected districts are closed. Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has instructed district commissioners to ensure the safety and well-being of those affected.
The ASDMA is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with various departments and response agencies to address the ongoing crisis.
