Guwahati: The ongoing floods in Assam have affected 10 districts and displaced over 37,535 people, said Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The Brahmaputra and its tributaries are flowing above the danger mark in several places.
The worst-hit districts are Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Goalpara, Jorhat, Sonitpur, Nagaon, Cachar, Karbi Anglong, Udalguri, and Darrang. Further, urban flooding has been reported in Kamrup Metro, Cachar, and Nalbari districts. The floods have damaged roads, bridges, and houses. Crops have been destroyed and livestock have been washed away.
The Assam government has set up relief camps in the affected areas. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are working to rescue the stranded people and provide relief.
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has appealed to the people to remain calm and cooperate with the administration. He has also assured that the government will do everything possible to help the affected people.
Altogether 77 villages have been adversely affected and 209.67 hectares of crop have been damaged in the state. A person died in Guwahati after the sidewalls of the sweets-making factory collapsed due to landslide triggered by incessant rain.
The floods in Assam are a recurring problem. The state has been witnessing floods every year during the monsoon season. The floods are caused by heavy rainfall and the overflowing of rivers. The floods have a devastating impact on the people of Assam. They lose their homes, crops, and livestock. They also suffer from diseases such as malaria and diarrhea. The government needs to take long-term measures to prevent floods in Assam. These measures could include building dams, afforestation, and flood control measures.