Two extra die in Assam floods, landslides; toll rises to 19

Comparatively much less rainfall was reported in Assam and different components of the northeast within the final 48 hours; nonetheless, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya within the subsequent 24 hours.

According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) officers, 14 folks have died because of floods, and 5 deaths have been reported because of landslides since final Friday.

“One death each was reported from Cachar and Nagaon in the last 24 hours. Twelve persons died due to floods between Friday and Tuesday, including six on Tuesday,” an official mentioned.

Major rivers in Assam, together with the Brahmaputra, Barak, Kopili, Sonai, Dhaleshwari, Katakhal, and Kushiyara, are flowing above the hazard stage, and because of the regular rise in water ranges, new areas have gotten inundated.

Nearly 15,000 hectares of agriculture land are presently underwater, and farmers have expressed concern over potential losses in agricultural manufacturing within the coming days.

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Around 41,317 folks have taken shelter in aid camps throughout 21 districts in Assam, and district administration authorities are offering them with meals and different necessities.

Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday mentioned that he had visited varied flood-affected areas of Assam within the final two days and took inventory of the scenario. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and residential minister Amit Shah earlier this week referred to as Sarma and warranted help from the central authorities.

Member of parliament (MP) and president of the Assam Congress, Gaurav Gogoi, on Wednesday visited a few of the flood-affected areas of Cachar district.