Flooding in Assam worsens on Tuesday, with the death toll rising to four and the number of people affected increasing to more than 37,000, according to multiple reports. The fatalities include a recent case in Sonitpur district after a person goes missing on Monday night, with one death also reported earlier as part of the first wave of flooding. Floodwaters inundate six districts: Sonitpur, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Jorhat and Sivasagar. Reported impacts extend across 12 revenue circles and 99 villages, indicating a broad spread of inundation. Relief operations are underway, with authorities distributing rescue and relief materials to people stranded by the floods. The flooding also affects agriculture, with reports noting damage or disruption to agricultural land, along with impacts to livestock and animals. The current situation continues to develop as rescue and assistance efforts proceed in the affected areas.
Assam floods worsen as death toll rises to four, over 37,000 affected
Flooding in Assam worsens on Tuesday, with the death toll rising to four and the number of people affected increasing to more than 37,000, according to multiple reports. The fatalities include a recen...
- The Assam floods worsen on Tuesday, with the death toll reaching four.
- More than 37,000 people are affected, with reports also citing figures above 35,000.
- Six districts are inundated: Sonitpur, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Jorhat and Sivasagar.
- Flood impact covers 12 revenue circles and about 99 villages.
- Relief and rescue operations are underway, including distribution of relief materials; agriculture and livestock are affected.
The flood situation in Assam worsened on Tuesday with death count rising to four in the first wave of flood hit the state.
4 hours agoFloodwaters have inundated six districts — Sonitpur, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Jorhat and Sivasagar — affecting 12 revenue circles and 99 villages.
12 hours agoAssam's flood situation worsened Tuesday, with four deaths reported and over 37,000 people affected. The latest casualty occurred in Sonitpur district after a person went missing Monday night. Six districts are now inundated, impacting 37,032 residents across numerous villages and revenue circles. Relief materials are being distributed, and rescue operations are underway for stranded individuals. Agricultural land and numerous animals have also been affected by the widespread deluge.
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