Assam Floods: Over 27 Lakh Affected, Water Level Remains Unchanged Since 24 Hours
The death toll in the state touched 81 on Saturday with the death of one more person in Barpeta district. Reports inform that water re-entered Sonitpur district bordering Arunachal Pradesh, which worsened the flood situation in several districts of Assam.
Guwahati, July 28: The flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim as water levels in parts of the state remained unchanged since the past 24 hours, affecting over 27 lakh people, reports said. The death toll in the state touched 81 on Saturday after one more person lost his life in Barpeta district. Reports inform that water re-entered Sonitpur district bordering Arunachal Pradesh, which worsened the flood situation in several districts of Assam. Flood Situation in Assam Worsens As Bhutan Releases Excess Water.
According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority, as on Sunday, around 21 lakh approximately people have been affected in the state. "Total of 1,716 villages in 56 revenue circles of 18 districts are having flood waters affecting a population of around 21,68,134", the ASDMA said. Giving details about the flood situation there, the ASDMA said at present, 615 relief camps are operational in 12 districts with 99,659 inmates and 49 Relief Distribution Centres in districts of Sonitpur, Barpeta, Kokrajhar, Kamrup and Morigaon.
On Friday, the Indian Army conducted rescue operations in Balitara and Satai areas and rescued over 50 persons from the affected region. ”At least 50 elderly and children have been rescued from the flood-affected areas. There are a lot of people are still stuck in the floods. Army personnel have been taking people to safe places.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 28, 2019 03:08 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).