The flood situation in Assam is worsening. Heavy rains, rising river levels and breaching of embankments caused the floods in several districts of the state. In view of this, the government has issued a warning.
More than 20,000 people in Dhemaji district have already been affected by the floods. Floods have disrupted farms, roads and normal life in Bajali. As the amount of water flowing from the south has increased, the Assam government has stepped up its flood preparedness.
According to Guwahati Meteorological Center and Itanagar Meteorological Centre, heavy rains in the southern region have caused the river water level to rise rapidly, posing a serious threat to the southern districts.
The floods will first affect Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Biswanath and Sonitpur and later reach Dhubri. The Chief Secretary has directed all district administrations to be alert. SDRF and NDRF teams have been deployed. The government urged people in flood-prone areas to take precautions and evacuate to safer places. They have been asked to refrain from sailing or visiting flood-prone areas on the Brahmaputra and its tributaries.
A high alert has been issued in Lakhimpur district due to rising water level in Ranganadi and a helpline number 6003186268 has been launched for assistance.
This is the first flood in Dhemaji district. Heavy rains and water in Arunachal Pradesh have flooded rivers. According to official data, more than 20,000 people in 84 villages have been affected and around 920 hectares of agricultural land have been inundated. Many villages have been flooded due to water from Ziadal and Na rivers leaving people without food and drinking water. No vehicles are plying between Bardaibam and Ghilamra due to water flowing over the road.
Jonai area also has plenty of water. The district administration has opened a shelter camp at Dharampur Lalukijan Primary School under Ziyadhal Panchayat where around 20 families are being accommodated. The Brahmaputra river is also flowing close to the danger mark.
Floods also occurred in Bajali district. The embankment of the Kaldia river broke about 50 meters, flooding many farmlands and roads. About 2,000 cattle and 35 hectares of agricultural land were affected. Local MLA Dharmeshwar Roy visited the flood affected area.
The residents complained that this situation was created by digging the soil near the dam. The MLA ordered an inquiry and announced free fodder for the animals.
Meanwhile, landslides were reported on NH-315-A connecting Dibrugarh and Arunachal Pradesh due to heavy rains. Due to road collapse near Kathalguri in Jaipur, heavy traffic has been suspended and traffic has been banned from 6 pm to 6 am.
The administration urged all residents to be alert due to rain and rising river water.