Guwahati: The flood situation remained serious in eight districts of Assam on Thursday following incessant rains following Cyclone Ramal, officials said, with water levels in major rivers rising and large areas of land submerged.
He said more than 42,000 people have been affected in Nagaon, Karimganj, Hailakandi, West Karbi Anglong, Cachar, Hojai, Golaghat and Karbi Anglong.
Officials said the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, including the Barak river, were flowing above the danger mark at many places in the affected districts.
Life came to a standstill in Assam's three districts of Barak Valley and Dima Hasao, while intermittent rain and storm were reported from other affected districts on Thursday.
He said the total number of deaths due to drowning in rain and flood water since Tuesday is five, while 18 people have been injured.In Karimganj, Cachar and Hailakandi districts of Barak Valley, Barak river and its tributaries Longai, Kushiyara, Singla and Katakhal were flowing above danger level at many places, showing a rising trend, while four embankments in Karimganj were damaged. Went.
In Silchar, which experienced devastating floods in 2022, many areas have been affected by water-logging and movement of people and traffic has been affected.
Officials said normal life was affected in the "severely affected" Dima Hasao district due to incessant rains and poor road connectivity across the district.
The Haflong-Silchar road has been completely cut off after a portion near Harangajao was washed away, while the Haflong-Harangajao road has been blocked due to several landslides, he said.
The District Disaster Management Authority and Dima Hasao Police have issued an advisory against traveling at night, except on the Umrongso-Lanka route.Officials said train services that were canceled or temporarily terminated due to landslides on the Haflong-Badarpur rail route have not been restored yet.
In Nagaon, the water level of Barpani river in Kampur was rising and damaged the Sildubi to Amdubi road and a wooden bridge at Ramanipathar. A school was submerged in Pamali Jarani area.
Dhansiri river in Golaghat district is also flowing above the danger level and many low-lying areas have been submerged.
In Sonitpur district, the Brahmaputra river and its tributaries are rising and flowing above the danger mark at many places, an official said.Heavy rains have caused waterlogging in Guwahati city, affecting traffic.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain and storm in Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Sonitpur, Vishwanath, Dibrugarh Karimganj, Cachar, Hailakandi, Dima Hasao, Dhubri and South Salmara districts till Thursday.
Ferry services in the state remained suspended for the third consecutive day while all schools and educational institutions remained closed in the affected districts.
Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has directed the District Commissioners to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected people.
Officials said the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with all departments and response agencies to face any eventuality.
He said more than 42,000 people have been affected in Nagaon, Karimganj, Hailakandi, West Karbi Anglong, Cachar, Hojai, Golaghat and Karbi Anglong.
Officials said the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, including the Barak river, were flowing above the danger mark at many places in the affected districts.
Life came to a standstill in Assam's three districts of Barak Valley and Dima Hasao, while intermittent rain and storm were reported from other affected districts on Thursday.
He said the total number of deaths due to drowning in rain and flood water since Tuesday is five, while 18 people have been injured.In Karimganj, Cachar and Hailakandi districts of Barak Valley, Barak river and its tributaries Longai, Kushiyara, Singla and Katakhal were flowing above danger level at many places, showing a rising trend, while four embankments in Karimganj were damaged. Went.
In Silchar, which experienced devastating floods in 2022, many areas have been affected by water-logging and movement of people and traffic has been affected.
Officials said normal life was affected in the "severely affected" Dima Hasao district due to incessant rains and poor road connectivity across the district.
The Haflong-Silchar road has been completely cut off after a portion near Harangajao was washed away, while the Haflong-Harangajao road has been blocked due to several landslides, he said.
The District Disaster Management Authority and Dima Hasao Police have issued an advisory against traveling at night, except on the Umrongso-Lanka route.Officials said train services that were canceled or temporarily terminated due to landslides on the Haflong-Badarpur rail route have not been restored yet.
In Nagaon, the water level of Barpani river in Kampur was rising and damaged the Sildubi to Amdubi road and a wooden bridge at Ramanipathar. A school was submerged in Pamali Jarani area.
Dhansiri river in Golaghat district is also flowing above the danger level and many low-lying areas have been submerged.
In Sonitpur district, the Brahmaputra river and its tributaries are rising and flowing above the danger mark at many places, an official said.Heavy rains have caused waterlogging in Guwahati city, affecting traffic.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain and storm in Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Sonitpur, Vishwanath, Dibrugarh Karimganj, Cachar, Hailakandi, Dima Hasao, Dhubri and South Salmara districts till Thursday.
Ferry services in the state remained suspended for the third consecutive day while all schools and educational institutions remained closed in the affected districts.
Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has directed the District Commissioners to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected people.
Officials said the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with all departments and response agencies to face any eventuality.
