Tag: Assam State Disaster Management Authority

DISPUR, Assam: Nearly 2.72 lakh people in 15 districts in Assam have been affected due to incessant rain-causing flood situation in the state. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has reported 874 villages under 37 revenue circles in Bajali, Baksa, Barpeta, Darrang, Dhubri, Dibrugarh, Goalpara, Golaghat, Jorhat, Kamrup, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, and Tamulpur districts are to be currently underwater.

Assam floods: 2.72 lakh people affected, situation remains critical

DISPUR, Assam: Nearly 2.72 lakh people in 15 districts in Assam have been affected due…

DISPUR, Assam: With continuous rain affecting the whole region of the North East, the flood situation in Assam is likely to worsen after Bhutan has released excess water from the Kurichhu Hydropower Plant reservoir in Kuricchu River. Rivers in lower Assam, the Kaladiya, and Pahumara Rivers are flowing above the danger level due to the release of excess water. A recent report released by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) stated that the current floods have affected 37,535 people in 13 districts across the state. Around 25,275 individuals have been affected in the district of Lakhimpur alone. The state government has issued warnings and instructions over SMS and through TV alerting people about the weather and has set up 25 relief camps in seven districts.

Assam amidst flood havoc: Situation to worsen after Bhutan releases excess dam water

DISPUR, Assam: With continuous rain affecting the whole region of the North East, the flood…

Assam Flood: Situation worsening, Bongaigaon most affected

GUWAHATI: The Government of Assam announced on Thursday, August 26 that the state’s flood situation…

Flood havoc in Assam and Bihar; nearly 4 million affected

Flood havoc in Assam and Bihar; nearly 4 million affected

NEW DELHI: In eastern parts of the country floods continue to cause havoc. With nearly…