The flood situation in Morigaon district of Central Assam remained critical as the flood water of Brahamputra and its tributariesinundated as many as 150 revenue villages in Bhura Gaon and Mayang circles affecting more than one lakh people. Standing crops of more than 70 thousand Hectors of land were completely damaged and surface communication system between Bhura Gaon and Morigaon disrupted. The most vulnerable parts of the district is Bhuragaon where erosion of the Brahmaputra submerged more than three villages rendering 2,000 people homeless. Meanwhile, Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuary famous for one horn Rhino, is under water forcing all wild animals to go highline.
News On AIR | September 16, 2010 8:56 AM
Flood situation in Central Assam remains critical