Assam Flood Crisis Worsens: Death Toll Rises to 18, Over Half a Million Affected

Guwahati, The flooding crisis in Assam has intensified with three additional deaths reported, bringing the total fatalities to 18, as new areas succumb to the rising waters. Despite a slight decrease in the number of people directly affected, the situation remains severe with major rivers overflowing and thousands seeking refuge in relief camps.

According to Kashmir Media Service, 535,246 individuals across 13 districts are grappling with the aftermath of the floods. Previously, the floods had affected 601,642 people in 10 districts since May 28, highlighting the dynamic and worsening nature of the crisis.

The most impacted districts include Nagaon, where 303,567 people are affected, Cachar with 109,798, and Hojai with 86,382. To address the immediate needs of the displaced, over 39,000 individuals are now housed in 193 relief camps set up across various districts, with an additional 82 relief distribution centers in operation to aid those affected.

Rescue and relief efforts are being vigorously conducted by various agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and local authorities. Medical teams have been deployed to ensure health services are accessible to those in flood-hit zones.

Infrastructure damage reports are continuing to come in, with significant impacts on roads, bridges, and properties across the affected districts. The 14 districts currently facing flood conditions include Hailakandi, Karimganj, Hojai, Dhemaji, Kamrup, Dibrugarh, Nagaon, Morigaon, Cachar, South Salmara, Karbi Anglong West, Golaghat, and Dima-Hasao.

With rivers such as Kopili, Barak, and Kushiyara still flowing above danger levels, the state braces for more challenges ahead. Among the fatalities reported on Sunday, two occurred in Cachar and one in Nagaon, underscoring the severe human toll of this ongoing natural disaster.