Assam flood situation worsens in Golaghat as Dhansiri river submerges new areas, death toll touches 100

GOLAGHAT (Assam): The flood situation in Assam’s Golaghat district has worsened, with the overflowing Dhansiri river inundating new areas and entering the courtyards of several houses in the Dusutimukh area of Marangi Mouza. Meanwhile, the death toll due to the ongoing flood situation has reached 100, with casualties reported across several districts as large parts of the state continue to reel under the impact of the deluge.

Around 14,000 families and nearly 52,000 people have been affected by the floods in the Khumtai Assembly constituency. Around 1,300 people have taken shelter in 32 relief camps set up by the district administration. Residents of nearby villages are facing growing concerns as the water continues to enter residential areas.

The flooding has affected several parts of Assam, with areas including Nazira, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Mangaldoi and regions along the Dhansiri River witnessing a rise in water levels.

Residents in several affected villages have been forced to leave their homes and move to relief camps established by the administration. Some families, however, are staying on the upper floors or higher portions of their houses to protect their belongings and livestock, including cows and goats.

MLA Mrinal Saikia said that the flood situation across Assam has remained severe for the past four to five days, with the Dhansiri river overflowing in parts of Khumtai and forcing people from several villages to seek shelter in relief camps.

“More than a thousand people have lost their homes and are staying in relief camps. Some people are still staying in their houses because they have belongings and livestock there. It is very difficult,” he said.

Saikai also said that people had been trapped in villages including Kadamguri and Rangdoi, among other affected areas. The flooding has also affected essential infrastructure in some areas, including St. Mary’s School.

The continuing rise in water levels has added to the difficulties faced by residents and authorities, with rescue and relief efforts focused on people in inundated areas and those who remain stranded in their villages. The administration has established relief camps for affected residents, while the flood situation continues to be monitored as water from the Dhansiri river spreads into more areas.

According to the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) Assam bulletin released on Sunday, the devastating floods have heavily impacted multiple regions, resulting in the loss of 60 males and 23 females, alongwith 18 children (12 males and 6 females).

The authorities clarified that the death count in Sivasagar district was revised after a correction in the reported data. A death was mistakenly recorded twice under the same name, due to which the district’s toll has been reduced from 50 to 49. “This is for kind information that Sivasagar reported one death twice under the same name by mistake. So the total deaths in Sivasagar will be 49 instead of 50 till date,” the authorities stated.

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Among the hardest-hit areas, Cachar district has recorded 22 deaths, while Sivasagar has reported 49 fatalities. Other severely affected districts include Karimganj (nine deaths), Golaghat (eight deaths), along with casualties reported across Dhemaji, Nagaon, Udalguri, Sonitpur, and Karbi Anglong.

The flood situation continues to remain severe in several parts of Assam, with rescue and relief operations remaining underway in the affected areas as district administrations and revenue circles continue to monitor water levels and provide assistance to affected populations in the inundated regions.

Amid the severe flood situation in the state, the central and state governments are extending continuous support for relief, rehabilitation and medical assistance. Authorities are also working to ensure that essential services and assistance reach people in the affected areas as the district gradually moves towards recovery.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday announced financial assistance of Rs 5 crore from the state government to support people in Assam affected by the disaster.

The assistance will contribute to ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts being carried out for flood-affected people in Assam. Chief Minister Sai also spoke over the telephone with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and took stock of the flood situation in the state.

Around 1.66 lakh people have been affected by the floods in 304 villages across the Jorhat district. The floods have so far resulted in nine casualties. There has also been significant damage to agriculture and loss of livestock. (ANI)