Kamrup (Assam) [India], August 30 (ANI): Tinsukia-Dibrugarh districts in Assam have been inundated due to the overflowing Brahmaputra river and its tributaries triggered by incessant rainfall.
Meanwhile, Central Water Commission has warned that the water level in Brahmaputra river is expected to rise by 20 to 35 centimetres.
“Over 2.5 lakh persons have been affected in 16 districts of Assam due to flood in the state. A total of 91 relief camps and relief distribution centres have been set up for the flood victims in the state in which 6,218 victims are taking shelter.
The flood has already affected 16 districts of the state.
The State has been suffering from flood situations for the past several weeks.
Heavy floods forced people in Panikhaiti village of Kamrup district to live amid dreadful situations while their houses and croplands lie submerged.
As per the flood report released by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), as many 2,58,191 persons have been affected due to floods following heavy rainfall.
While speaking to ANI, Kamla Namoshuta, a mother of three who could not feed her kids in Panikhaiti village said, “Floodwater entered into my house and I can not feed my children as there is no dry wood for cooking, all logs are wet. What should I do now?”
Speaking about the problems faced due to the floods, Khirud Namoshuta, a senior citizen villager, said, “My family comprises of 12 persons, We are not getting any relief funds from the government. I request the government to look into this matter.”
“200 homes are being hit by floods. This happens every year. No one has come here to help us so far,” said, Ali, a resident of Panikhaiti village.
As per ASDMA, the Kamrup district comes under affected along with 16 other districts.
According to the flood report of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), Circle Office, Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), and local administration are involved in the rescue operations. Ten boats have been deployed for rescuing people.
Over 258,000 people across 16 districts affected by floods in Assam
Dispur (Assam) [India], August 29 (ANI): As many as 732 villages in 16 districts have been affected in Assam due to floods following heavy rainfall, said the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Sunday in its flood report.
“As many as 2,58,191 persons have been affected in 16 districts of Assam due to flood in the state. A total of 91 relief camps and relief distribution centres have been set up for the flood victims in the state in which 6,218 victims are taking shelter.
According to the flood report of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), Circle Office, Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), and local administration are involved in the rescue operations. Ten boats have been deployed for rescuing people.
The State has been suffering from flood situations for the past several weeks.
UP: 619 villages across 18 districts affected by floods
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 29 (ANI): As many as 619 villages across 18 districts of Uttar Pradesh have been affected by floods, said the state government on Sunday.
According to official data, six rivers, including Ghaghara, Rapti, Budhi Rapti, Kanhar, Rohini and Kuwano rivers are flowing above the danger level and 148 villages have been cut off from the main roads.
The 18 districts affected by floods are–Siddharthnagar, Gorakhpur, Balrampur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Maharajganj, Basti, Barabanki, Kheri, Sitapur, Ballia, Kushinagar, Azamgarh, Bahraich, Ayodhya, Shahjahanpur, Mau, and Gonda.
The state government said relief and rescue operations are being carried out in flood-affected areas. (ANI)
