Assam flood toll rises to 97; over 1.68 lakh affected, 481 villages submerged
The flood crisis in Assam has reached alarming levels, with 97 fatalities reported. More than 1.68 lakh individuals are struggling across fifteen districts, particularly in Golaghat, where close to 54,000 inhabitants have been affected. The flooding has submerged 481 villages and severely damaged vital agricultural land. In response to this disaster, Jharkhand has pledged Rs 3 crore to the Chief…
GUWAHATI: As the Assam flood toll continues to rise, the death count has reached 97, with two more fatalities reported in the past 24 hours, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The number of affected individuals has also surged to over 1.68 lakh across 15 districts. Golaghat district bears the brunt of the disaster, with nearly 54,000 people impacted, followed by Sivasagar and Jorhat with over 49,000 and around 27,000 affected, respectively.
Floodwaters have submerged 481 villages and damaged 14,382.26 hectares of agricultural land. The Dhansiri River in Numaligarh flows above danger levels. Over 133 relief camps and distribution centers are operational, offering shelter to around 45,000 displaced persons. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed condolences and pledged Rs 3 crore to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund, urging the people of Jharkhand to support the flood-affected communities in Assam.
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