Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam’s Sribhumi district remains dire, with over 40,000 people affected and more than 300 revenue villages inundated following incessant rainfall and river overflow from the Kushiyara, Barak, Singla, and Longai rivers.
District Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi confirmed that relief camps have been set up, providing hot meals, baby food, and medical assistance to displaced residents. Two flood-related deaths have been reported so far, with four locations experiencing minor embankment breaches.
🗣️ “Relief distribution started yesterday. We are running camps and medical centres. Water levels of two rivers are now falling as rainfall has slightly decreased,” – DC Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi
Statewide Impact: Over 3.64 Lakh Affected
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA):
- 19 districts are currently affected.
- 758 villages under 54 revenue circles are inundated.
- Widespread flooding and landslides have claimed at least 7 lives in Assam (2 from floods, 5 from landslides).
- The government has announced ₹4 lakh ex-gratia for each victim’s family.
CM and Centre Respond
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media to warn residents, particularly in low-lying and riverbank areas, of the rising river levels due to heavy rainfall in upstream regions of Arunachal Pradesh.
🌧️ “Heavy rainfall in Kibitoo, Hayuliang, Kalaktang may lead to sharp rise in river levels downstream. Stay alert and follow advisories,” Sarma cautioned.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured full central support:
🗣️ “Spoke with the CMs of Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Governor of Manipur. The Modi government stands like a rock behind the people of the Northeast.”
Wider Northeast Reeling
The flooding isn’t confined to Assam:
- Sikkim, Tripura, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh are also battling floods and landslides.
- Emergency services are on alert across the region with rescue and rehabilitation efforts being coordinated at both state and central levels.
As rivers continue to threaten embankments and displace thousands, monitoring and early warning systems are active, but the monsoon season’s early wrath has already brought widespread disruption.