On July 1, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the flood situation in Assam had worsened since last night (June 30).On July 1, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the flood situation in Assam had worsened since last night (June 30).
The Brahmaputra River has surpassed the danger level at Neamatighat and Tezpur, and other rivers in various areas are also above their respective danger marks.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several regions, including Nalbari, Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao, and Tinsukia. The IMD predicts that the situation in these areas could become critical over the next 3-4 days due to the anticipated heavy downpours. Residents are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions as the weather conditions may lead to flooding and disruption.
Floods have hit 14 districts, 41 revenue circles, and 698 villages.
2.74 lakh people have been affected so far. The NHPC has released 409 cubic meters of excess water, affecting 21,000 residents in North Lakhimpur.
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“The flood situation in Assam has deteriorated since last night.” The water level of the Brahmaputra River is above the danger level in Neamatighat, while Tezpur and other rivers are also above the danger threshold in numerous places.IMD has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in Nalbari, Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao, Tinsukia, and other areas, with the situation becoming critical in 3-4 days. Flooding continues in 14 districts, 41 revenue circles, and 698 villages as of today.Till now, 2.74 lakh people have been affected…NHPC has released 409 cubic meters of excess water. Himanta Biswa Sarma reported that 21,000 people have been affected in North Lakhimpur.
On July 1, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma received a call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the state’s growing flood crisis.