NewzVille Desk
The Assam flood situation has shown signs of improvement as water levels begin to recede across many affected areas. However, over 6.7 lakh people remain affected across 21 districts, with the death toll rising to 14.
Sribhumi is the worst-hit district for the third consecutive day, affecting 2.5 lakh residents. Hailakandi follows with 1.7 lakh people impacted, while Cachar reports over 72,000 affected. The Barak Valley remains one of the hardest-hit regions.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 1494 villages under 66 revenue circles are inundated. A total of 405 relief centres have been set up, with 190 operating as shelters for over 41,000 displaced individuals.
Additionally, over 1.1 lakh people are receiving aid outside camps through 215 relief distribution centres. Rescue operations continue in full swing, with SDRF, local administration, and emergency services deploying extensive resources across affected regions.
Over 5.1 lakh livestock are reeling under flood stress, while more than 14,000 hectares of cropland remains submerged. Relief agencies report rising concerns over crop loss and livestock health amid the prolonged inundation.
The ASDMA noted eight rivers flowing above the danger level, including the Brahmaputra at Neamatighat, Tezpur and Dhubri; Barak at Fulertal, and Sonai, Dhaleshwari, and Rukni rivers, particularly in the Barak Valley and Sribhumi areas.
SDRF personnel have rescued over 130 stranded individuals using 48 rescue boats in various districts. Emergency responders, Inland Water Transport teams, and fire services are jointly executing evacuation and relief operations.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert across all Northeastern states. Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the next seven days, with isolated downpours expected in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, and Tripura.
