Devastating floods have been gripping India’s northeastern province of Assam for a few days. On Sunday, Assam’s rivers continued to run above the danger level in various sections of the state, worsening the already dire flood scenario. According to a morning notification from the Central Water Commission (CWC), the Brahmaputra was running over the red mark in Nimatighat in the Jorhat district.
As heavy storms keep on battering the locale, the number of impacted regions has ascended to 18 out of 31. Even though there have been no revealed casualties, the floods have unleashed destruction, lowering extensions, and streets, and harming dikes. The India Meteorological Division (IMD) has given alerts of “exceptionally heavy” to “very heavy” precipitation across different regions until Thursday, intensifying the circumstance.
With more than 30,000 individuals confronting the burden because of the heavy precipitation, the floodwaters have disturbed thousands of people in Assam. Partial damage to dikes in Biswanath, Nagaon, and Nalbari has further compounded the challenges faced by the affected communities. Reports from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) show that different locales, including Biswanath, Chirang, Darrang, Dhubri, and Golaghat, have seen upsetting results from the floods.
In response to the extremity, relief camps have been set up in seven sections, furnishing sanctums to those displaced by cataracts. The state government has encouraged different regions to stay ready to lay out extra help camps if essential. Guidelines have been dispersed through SMS and TV alarms, warning people to consider the rainfall conditions before venturing out. Unfortunately, the rise in water situations has forced the suspense of night ferry services on the Brahmaputra River, dismembering transportation in the region.
Due to the persistent rainfall, many sections of the state eroded. Landslides have been reported from the Dima Hasao, Karimganj, and Kamrup Metro districts. However, there has been no impact on the roads’ and trains’ connectivity.
There have been reports of urban floods in six districts, including Cachar and Kamrup Metro. According to the officials, blocked drains are the main reason for waterlogging because they are the result of plastic waste being put into the sewers.
In terms of husbandry and beast, over 84,700 creatures have been affected, while roughly 4,741.23 hectares of crop areas have been submerged. This flooding threatens the livelihoods of growers and exacerbates enterprises about food security.
The India Meteorological Division (IMD) has given a ‘High Alert’ for Assam, demonstrating the requirement for immediate action. The IMD’s Regional Meteorological Center in Guwahati has anticipated weighty to very weighty precipitation throughout the next few days. The region is also passing an Orange Warning,’ prompting disaster operation agencies to remain set for adverse climatic conditions. The IMD has advised about showers, lightning, and heavy downfall in different parts of the northeastern states, including Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Manipur.
The current flooding extremity in Assam demands critical attention and combined sweat to alleviate its impact. With a significant number of sections affected and thousands of people displaced, it’s pivotal to prioritize relief and recuperation measures. The state government, along with disaster operation authorities, continues to cover the situation and take necessary ways to give backing to those affected by cataracts.
The adaptability and cooperation of the affected communities, combined with prompt action by the government, will be vital in prostrating this gruelling situation and rebuilding the affected areas. By tonight, the Puthimari River is expected to rise by 45-55 cm compared to this evening. Use caution if going near the riverfront.
