The state of Assam went on high alert after the release of water from the Kurichu Dam in Bhutan, the flood situation in Assam worsened on Friday. The severe floods affected 17 districts of the state affecting around 67,000 people in the state. The water level of major rivers including the Brahmaputra continues to rise, flowing above the danger mark at several places, an official bulletin said.
Assam state went on high alert after the release of water from the Kurichu Dam in Bhutan, the flood situation in Assam worsened on Friday. The severe floods affected 17 districts of the state affecting around 67,000 people in the state. The water level of major rivers including the Brahmaputra continues to rise, flowing above the danger mark at several places, an official bulletin said.
The number of people affected by severe floods in the state rose to 67,689 from the previous day’s 41,000 but no deaths were reported during the day and the number remained at seven in the current wave of floods, according to the Assam State Disaster Bulletin, as per the Assam State Disaster Bulletin. (ASDMA).
The number of people affected by the severe floods in the state rose to 67,689 from the previous day’s 41,000 but no deaths were reported during the day and the toll remained at seven in the current wave of floods, according to the Assam State Disaster Bulletin, as per the Assam State Disaster Bulletin. (ASDMA).
Flood affected districts of Assam
The state has been heavily affected by flood-like conditions following the release of water from neighboring Bhutan. Among the total districts, 17 were worst affected including Baxa, Biswanath, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpuit, Majuliu, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sibsagar, Tamulpur and Tinsukia.
Flood affected districts of Assam
The state has been heavily affected by flood-like conditions following the release of water from neighboring Bhutan. Among the total districts, 17 were worst affected including Baxa, Biswanath, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpuit, Majuliu, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sibsagar, Tamulpur and Tinsukia.
Major rivers considered lifelines of the state have turned into destroyers after flowing over the danger mark. Brahmaputra in Dhubri and Tezpur, Beki, Buridihing and Sankosh rivers in Golakganj are flowing above the danger level.
Major rivers considered lifelines of the state have turned into destroyers after flowing over the danger mark. Brahmaputra in Dhubri and Tezpur, Beki, Buridihing and Sankosh rivers in Golakganj are flowing above the danger level.
Districts of western Assam bordering Bhutan have been alerted after excess water was released in the morning.
Districts of western Assam bordering Bhutan have been alerted after excess water was released in the morning.
Excess water has been diverted under control, but the release may not be large, said CM Himanta Biswas
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma tweeted on Friday that excess water is being carefully redirected through gates to control the flow. But with development in the upstream neighboring countries, no large amount of water will be released, the amount of water may not be large.
Excess water has been diverted under control, but the release may not be large, said CM Himanta Biswas
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma tweeted on Friday that excess water is being carefully redirected through gates to control the flow. But with development in the upstream neighboring countries, no large amount of water will be released, the amount of water may not be large.
To provide shelter to the displaced flood victims, the district authorities have set up 78 relief camps and distribution centers where 4,531 inmates have taken shelter in the camps.
To provide shelter to the displaced flood victims, the district authorities have set up 78 relief camps and distribution centers where 4,531 inmates have taken shelter in the camps.
Apart from damage to property and displacement of people, floods in Assam also damaged 2,770 hectares of cropland. Additionally, 49,535 animals were also affected. Majuli dam and 18 roads in Barpeta, Chirang, Dhubri, Golaghat, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Sibsagar and Sonitpur districts were also damaged due to severe floods. Apart from the destruction of roads and embankments, extensive erosion was also reported from Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Sibsagar and Tamulpur.
Apart from damage to property and displacement of people, floods in Assam also damaged 2,770 hectares of cropland. Additionally, 49,535 animals were also infected. Majuli dam and 18 roads in Barpeta, Chirang, Dhubri, Golaghat, Lakhimpur, Majuli, Shibsagar and Sonitpur districts were also damaged due to severe floods. Apart from the destruction of roads and embankments, extensive erosion was also reported from Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Sibsagar and Tamulpur.