Assam floods affect over 6.62 lakh people, death toll rises to 9: Scenes of devastation - in Pics
Once again, Assam is reeling under the effect of floods with death toll going up and thousands of people getting affected
Assam's flood situation deteriorated on Wednesday (May 18). Assam State Disaster Management Authority said that at present 1413 villages are under water and Nagaon is the worst-hit district where 2.88 lakh people are reeling under the calamity. In Cachar nearly 1.2 lakh people and in Hojai more than 1.07 lakh people were affected, it said.
Flood takes toll on lives and livelihood in Assam
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Thousands of people affected by Assam floods
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As per the report, 2.88 lakh people are affected alone in Nagaon district followed by 1.19 people affected in Cachar, 1.07 lakh in Hojai, 60562 in Darrang, 27282 in Biswanath, 19755 in Udalguri district."1413 villages under 70 revenue circles are affected in this wave of flood and floodwaters submerged 46160.43 hectares of cropland," the report stated. (Pic: ANI)
Rescue operations on at flood-hit districts
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Nearly fifty thousand flood-affected people have sought refuge
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Floodwater damages embankments, roads
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Minister inspects flood-affected area
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Assam Forest Dept builds highlands to provide shelter to animals
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