Assam floods: Situation remains critical, over 8 lakh affected- Pics capture widespread destruction
Assam Floods: Areas like Morikolong, Fauzdari Patty, and Milanpur remain flooded in Assam as the Kolong river continues to flow above the danger level.
The flood situation in Assam continues to remain critical as nearly 8 lakh people in 32 districts have been reeling under the deluge and are trying to flee their homes, reported IANS quoting officials. The flood situation is still grim in Nagaon, Hojai, Cachar, Darrang, Morigaon and Karimganj districts. Thousands of people have taken refuge in relief camps in wake of the floods in various districts of the state and the relief material is also being distributed at these relief camps. Areas like Morikolong, Fauzdari Patty, and Milanpur remain flooded as the Kolong river continues to flow above the danger level. According to the update by Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person drowned in Kampur revenue circle of Nagaon district, while two more persons are reported to be missing at Kampur.
With this, the total number of people losing their lives in this year's flood and landslides has gone up to 18 across the state, IANS reported.
Over 8 lakh lives affected by Assam floods
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According to the reports of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, nearly 8.02 lakh people in 32 districts of the state are reeling under the fury of floods. The continues to remain grim. Areas like Morikolong, Fauzdari Patty, and Milanpur remain flooded as the Kolong river continues to flow above the danger level, however, rescue operations are underway.
Death toll rises to 18
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Heavy rains damage a road
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Locals inspecting a damaged road in Assam
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Assam faces heavy damage due to floods
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499 relief camps set up in Assam
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Rescue operations ramped up
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Assam ministers camping in the relief centres to supervise operations
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Nagaon remains the worst-hit district
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Trains cancelled due to Assam floods
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A Northeast Frontier Railway release said that due to waterlogging and landslides at various locations in the Lumding-Badarpur hill section, 11 pairs of trains were cancelled and five pairs of trains short terminated or short originated. Train services in the hill section have remained suspended for over a week due to damage to tracks and landslides in different locations.