Assam Flood Situation Worsens; 5 Lakh People Affected, Over 1,300 Villages Under Water

Assam's flood situation worsened with one person losing his life in Tamulpur of Udalguri district.

The flood has so far affected approximately five lakh people across 12 districts in the state.

According to the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), Barpeta is the worst hit with over 3,25,600 people suffering, followed by Nalbari with more than 77,700 people and Lakhimpur with around 25,700 people suffering. 

According to ASDMA, at present, 1,366 villages have been submerged under waters and 14,091.90 hectares of crop areas have been damaged across Assam.

Rescue operations are being carried out by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire & Emergency Services, and local volunteers. 

Nineteen boats have been deployed across six districts and 561 people have been rescued so far.