July 19, 2011 2:31 PM

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Flood situation in Assam’s Dhemaji, Lakhimpur districts remains grim

In Assam, the overall flood situation in Dhemaji and Lakhimpur still remains grim. A few areas of Sonitpur district were also affected on Tuesday. Incessant rains in the affected districts and the catchments of the neighbouring areas flooded new areas and disconnected roads. Brahmaputra and its tributaries, Jia Bharali and Suwansiri are flowing above the Danger level at 4 places. The overall flood situation remain unchanged on Tuesday following heavy overnight rains. The surface communication at a few places in Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts have been disrupted. The breach of embankment at Na-river in Dhemaji flooded new areas. The Baaghinijaan river washed away a part of National Highway at Padumani in Lakhimpur district. Low -lying areas of Kaziranga National Park and Pobitara Park in Morigaon district still reeling under the impact of floods. Assam government have already alerted all of its agencies. Relief materials, medical and NDRF teams have also rushed to the affected districts. Meanwhile, state Health department took special care to prevent the spread of Japanese Encephalities in Lakhimpur and other affected districts.

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