The flood crisis in Assam has intensified dramatically, affecting 61,679 people in just 24 hours across four districts. Sivasagar is the hardest hit, with nearly 48,000 residents struggling against the rising waters. Charaideo has over 12,000 affected individuals, while Dibrugarh and Dhemaji report smaller yet significant numbers.
Agricultural devastation is severe, with 6,122.5 hectares of crops ruined in five major districts. Relief efforts include camps in Charaideo, Dhemaji, and Sivasagar, housing 3,009 people. Additionally, 10,558 individuals seek refuge at distribution centers in Sivasagar and Dibrugarh.
The death toll stands at 106, with no new fatalities reported. The Disang River in Sivasagar remains above danger levels, exacerbating the crisis. Around 18,631 animals are affected, predominantly in Sivasagar. In Dibrugarh’s Tingkhong Development Block, a Bigha of Kesseru Plantation is submerged.
Urban flooding also plagues Guwahati, disrupting daily life in neighborhoods like Sijubari, Panjabari, and Juripar.
The Ministry of Home Affairs updated that Assam has seen 880 flood-related deaths from 2019 to July 2024. The annual breakdown is 157 in 2019, 190 in 2020, 73 in 2021, 278 in 2022, 65 in 2023, and 117 so far in 2024.
From 2019 to 2024, Assam has received Rs 503.10 crore from the Centre via the State Disaster Response Fund, with the total increasing to Rs 680.80 crore for 2023 and 2024 for flood management and disaster mitigation.
The situation calls for urgent relief and sustained efforts to manage the devastating impact of these floods on both human and animal populations, as well as on agriculture and urban areas.
