Assam grappled with a worsening flood situation, affecting over 200,000 people across nine districts, with six fatalities since May 28. Severely hit areas include Nagaon, Karimganj, Hailakandi, and more.
Heavy rainfall in Meghalaya’s Lumslum area washed away a 20-meter stretch of National Highway-6, disrupting road connectivity in Cachar, Karimganj, and Hailakandi districts of Barak Valley. As a result, many vehicles were stranded.
Cachar emerged as the worst-affected district, with over 112,000 people affected, followed by Karimganj, Hojai, and Hailakandi. Additionally, vast swathes of crop area and hundreds of thousands of animals were submerged or affected.
Rivers like Brahmaputra and Barak, along with their tributaries, surged above the danger mark in flood-hit districts. Thousands sought refuge in relief camps, primarily in Hojai, Cachar, Hailakandi, and Karimganj.
Life came to a standstill in Barak Valley and Dima Hasao districts, compounded by sporadic rainfall and thunderstorms. The Barak River and its tributaries surpassed danger levels in several locations, causing extensive damage.
In Silchar town, previously devastated by floods in 2022, waterlogging disrupted traffic flow, exacerbating the situation. Relentless rain in Dima Hasao further hampered road connectivity.
Key routes like Haflong-Silchar and Haflong-Harangajao were severed due to washouts and landslides, impacting transportation. Train services along the Haflong-Badarpur rail route remain suspended due to landslides.
The early arrival of the southwest monsoon, attributed to Cyclone Remal, has heightened concerns. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecasted for districts including Goalpara, Bongaigaon, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Dibrugarh, and others over the next two days.
