The devastating floods in Assam have claimed 38 lives, with three more deaths reported in the last 24 hours. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) confirmed the latest fatalities, which include two people from Tinsukia and one from Dhemaji.
The floods have severely impacted over 11.34 lakh residents across 28 districts, with Lakhimpur, Darrang, and Golaghat being the worst affected. Lakhimpur has 165,319 people affected, Darrang 147,143, and Golaghat 106,480.
In addition to human casualties, the floods have inundated 42,476 hectares of crop land and impacted 2,208 villages. Major rivers like the Brahmaputra, Subansiri, Burhidihing, Dikhou, Disang, Dhansiri (S), Jia-Bharali, Puthimari, Kopili, Beki, Kushiyara, Barak, and Dhaleswari are flowing above the danger level.
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Golaghat to take stock of the floods and he assured the people of all government help in tiding over this crisis. The CM also reviewed preparations in Kaziranga and the breach site at Hatimura in Kaliabor.
Visited Golaghat to take stock of the floods and assure the people of all Govt help in tiding over this crisis.
Also reviewed preparations in Kaziranga and the breach site at Hatimura in Kaliabor.
Highlights | July 2 pic.twitter.com/1Jcv2JGyR0
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 3, 2024
Relief operations are in full swing, with authorities establishing 489 relief camps and distribution centres, providing shelter to nearly 2.87 lakh people. Many others are taking refuge in higher areas, school buildings, roads, and bridges.
The floods and embankment breach at some places have caused severe distress to the people.
We are constantly monitoring the situation and I am personally monitoring the relief efforts.
📍Bokakhat pic.twitter.com/7aR3pKqvKA
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 2, 2024
The local administration, Army, paramilitary forces, SDRF, and Circle Office have been actively involved in rescue operations. On Tuesday, approximately 2,900 individuals were rescued from flood-affected areas. The government has distributed essential supplies including 10,754.98 quintals of rice, 1,958.89 quintals of dal, 554.91 quintals of salt, and 23,061.44 litres of mustard oil. Cattle feed has also been provided.
The floods have also affected 832,099 animals and caused significant damage to infrastructure, including 74 roads, six bridges, and 14 embankments, with five embankments breached. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as the crisis persists.
