The flood situation in Assam has escalated dramatically over the past 24 hours, claiming the lives of 52 people and displacing several thousand residents, according to a various report. With over 24 lakh people affected across 30 out of the state’s 35 districts, Assam is grappling with the second wave of floods this season, which has wreaked havoc on lives, infrastructure, and agriculture.
Jubbar Ali, a resident of Barpeta district, recounted the heartbreaking loss of his home due to erosion a month ago, forcing his family including his wife, two daughters, and ailing mother to seek shelter in a makeshift tent at a relief camp. “Almost 500 families in Rowmari Pathar area have lost their lands due to constant erosion and floods every year,” Ali lamented, urging the government to intervene urgently to safeguard vulnerable communities.
Safikul Alom, another affected resident, highlighted that nearly 100 to 150 houses were destroyed in his village alone, leaving many homeless and stranded amidst rising floodwaters. Assam’s Barpeta and Dhubri districts are among the worst-hit, with extensive damage to crops and infrastructure, exacerbating the plight of residents already grappling with displacement and loss.
The Brahmaputra River continues to swell above danger levels in multiple areas, prompting ongoing rescue and relief efforts by state authorities, including visits by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to assess the situation and coordinate response measures.