May 30, 2024: In the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, Assam is grappling with severe floods that have left three people dead and affected over 41,000 residents. The torrential rains have caused rivers to swell and inundate several districts, leading to widespread disruption.
Casualties and Affected Areas two in Cachar and one in Karimganj district. The districts most severely impacted by the flooding include Nagaon, Hailakandi, Karbi Anglong, Karimganj, Cachar, Hojai, Golaghat, and West Karbi Anglong.The deluge has wreaked havoc on infrastructure, damaging roads and rail tracks and leading to the cancellation of trains to and from southern Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur. Landslides were reported in 11 villages in Dima Hasao, three in Cachar, and one in Hailakandi. Heavy erosion has also been noted 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 the danger level. Karimganj is the worst-hit district, with 26,430 people affected, followed by 8,351 in Cachar and 6,227 in Hailakandi.
Authorities have moved residents from vulnerable areas to safety, setting up three relief camps in Karimganj and two in Cachar district. Officials have advised against nighttime travel, except on the Umrongso-Lanka route, and have closed schools in affected areas due to the adverse weather conditions. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating efforts with various departments and agencies to manage the crisis. Train services through the hilly section have been suspended due to landslides along the Haflong-Badarpur line. In Nagaon, the rising Barpani river has overflowed onto the Sildubi-Amdubi Road, damaging infrastructure including a wooden bridge at Ramanipathar. Additionally, a school in Pamali Jarani has been submerged.In Golaghat, the Dhansiri river is flowing above the danger level, submerging several low-lying areas. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel have rescued two families in the Kanaighat area after their homes were completely submerged. Ferry services across the state remain suspended due to the inclement weather.
The ASDMA continues to monitor the flood situation, ensuring coordination among all relevant departments to provide timely support and relief to those affected. The state remains on high alert as the situation develops, with a priority on ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents.
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Assam Floods Three Dead, Over 41,000 Affected Due to Heavy Rains
May 30, 2024: In the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, Assam is grappling with severe floods that have left three people dead and affected over 41,000 residents. The torrential rains have caused rivers to swell and inundate several districts, leading to widespread disruption.
Casualties and Affected Areas two in Cachar and one in Karimganj district. The districts most severely impacted by the flooding include Nagaon, Hailakandi, Karbi Anglong, Karimganj, Cachar, Hojai, Golaghat, and West Karbi Anglong.The deluge has wreaked havoc on infrastructure, damaging roads and rail tracks and leading to the cancellation of trains to and from southern Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, and Manipur. Landslides were reported in 11 villages in Dima Hasao, three in Cachar, and one in Hailakandi. Heavy erosion has also been noted 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 the danger level. Karimganj is the worst-hit district, with 26,430 people affected, followed by 8,351 in Cachar and 6,227 in Hailakandi.
Authorities have moved residents from vulnerable areas to safety, setting up three relief camps in Karimganj and two in Cachar district. Officials have advised against nighttime travel, except on the Umrongso-Lanka route, and have closed schools in affected areas due to the adverse weather conditions. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating efforts with various departments and agencies to manage the crisis. Train services through the hilly section have been suspended due to landslides along the Haflong-Badarpur line. In Nagaon, the rising Barpani river has overflowed onto the Sildubi-Amdubi Road, damaging infrastructure including a wooden bridge at Ramanipathar. Additionally, a school in Pamali Jarani has been submerged.In Golaghat, the Dhansiri river is flowing above the danger level, submerging several low-lying areas. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel have rescued two families in the Kanaighat area after their homes were completely submerged. Ferry services across the state remain suspended due to the inclement weather.
The ASDMA continues to monitor the flood situation, ensuring coordination among all relevant departments to provide timely support and relief to those affected. The state remains on high alert as the situation develops, with a priority on ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents.