In Northeast India, devastating monsoon rains and floods have wreaked havoc. As far as the eye can see, water stretches across the horizon, blurring the line between river banks and village boundaries. Roads and pathways are submerged, with the Barak Valley at the epicenter of this monsoon wrath. All rivers are overflowing, and the Barak River itself has dangerously surpassed the flood mark. Boats have become the sole means of transportation for the embattled locals.
In Silchar district, most schools and colleges have transformed into relief centers offering shelter to those displaced by the floods. Similar distressing scenes unfold across the districts of Nagaon and Morigaon. The Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has surveyed the waterlogged areas and assured that the situation is under control with relief and rescue operations accelerating.
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Death Toll from Floods Climbs to 52
The flood death toll in Assam has now reached 52, affecting over 21.13 million people across 29 districts. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), over 57,018 hectares of cropland are submerged. The report indicates Dhubri as the hardest-hit district, affecting 648,806 residents. Other severely impacted districts include Darrang with 190,261 people, Cachar with 145,926, Barpeta with 131,041, and Golaghat with 108,594 affected residents. Currently, 39,338 people are seeking refuge in 698 relief camps, while 724,322 non-camp residents have been distributed relief materials. Additionally, various agencies have rescued over 1,000 individuals and 635 animals using boats.
Kaziranga National Park Grapples with Severe Flooding, 31 Animals Perished
The famed Kaziranga National Park is enduring its worst floods in recent years, leading to the drowning deaths of 31 animals, while another 82 have been rescued from floodwaters. Among the dead are 23 hog deers from drowning and an additional 15 during treatment. Forest officials have rescued 73 hog deers, two buffaloes, two sambar deer, one scopes owl, one rhino calf, one Indian hare, and one wildcat. Twenty animals are currently undergoing treatment, and 31 have been released following recovery.
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Arunachal Pradesh Suffers Similarly
Incessant rainfall has also plunged Arunachal Pradesh into a crisis, with Anjaw district—nestled on the India-China border—cut off from the world. Key roads to Hawai have suffered severe damages, with sections up to 150 meters completely washed away, trapping commuters and forcing them to move ahead at great risk. Landslides have disrupted electricity supply in various parts, prompting locals to demand helicopter services until roads are restored. Meanwhile, the administration has convened an emergency meeting to ensure vital services can reach those in need.
