The flood situation in Assam’s nine districts remained grim, with the water levels of major rivers rising and inundating vast tracts of land, following incessant rainfall in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal.
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The flood situation in Assam’s nine districts remained grim, with the water levels of major rivers rising and inundating vast tracts of land, following incessant rainfall in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal.
News On AIR | August 12, 2017 11:54 AM
In Assam, flood situation remains grim in 15 districts as most of the rivers are maintaining a rising trend. <br/><br/>Over three lakh people are affected in current spell of flood in 15 districts of Assam. NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed in relief and rescue operations. Two persons reportedly swept away at different places during the last 24 hours. <br/><br/>Chief Secretary VK Pipersenia held a review meeting through Video conference with Deputy Commissioners of affected districts yesterday and has ordered to provide all supports. <br/><br/>Relief camps have been set up at seven districts including at Majuli, Dhemaji and Chirang.
News On AIR | July 10, 2017 12:41 PM
In Assam, flood situation further worsened in the state today as new areas have been inundated at Lakhimpur, South Salmara, Sonitpur and Majuli districts. Over 2 lakh people have been affected at South Salmara district today.<br/><br/>NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed in rescue works at Lakhimpur district. Over 200 villages are affected at Lakhimpur district alone. Road communication affected at NH 15 and 52 at Lakhimpur. <br/><br/>Released of excess water by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation, NEEPCO, has made the situation critical at Lakhimpur. Two persons have died due to landslide at Lakhimpur. Flood water over-topped NH 31 (C) at Kokrajhar district and restoration work is on.<br/><br/>On the other hand, ferry services have been suspended today at Majuli. Flood situation also worsened at Kaziranga national park forcing animals to migrate highlands. <br/><br/>Forest minister visited the park today. Thousands of people are taking shelter at relief camps. Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal will visit Morigaon district today to take stock of the situation.
News On AIR | July 10, 2017 12:28 PM
In Assam, flood situation further worsened in the state today as new areas have been inundated at Lakhimpur, South Salmara , Sonitpur and Majuli districts. Two lakh people have been affected at South Salmara district.<br/><br/>NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed in rescue works at Lakhimpur district. Over 200 villages are affected in floods. Road communication affected at NH 15 and 52 at Lakhimpur. <br/><br/>Released of excess water by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation, NEEPCO, has made the situation critical at Lakhimpur. <br/><br/>Two persons have died due to landslide at Lakhimpur. Flood water overtopped NH 31 (C) at Kokrajhar district and restoration work is on.<br/><br/>On the other hand, ferry services have been suspended today at Majuli. Flood situation also worsened at Kaziranga national park forcing animals to take shelter at highlands. <br/><br/>Thousands of people are taking shelter at relief camps. Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal will visit Morigaon district today to take stock of the situation.
News On AIR | July 10, 2017 11:42 AM
In Assam, flood situation still remains grim in the state and new areas have been inundated at Lakhimpur and Majuli district.<br/><br/>NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed in rescue works at Lakhimpur district. Over 200 villages are affected in floods.<br/><br/>The surging water washed away portions of National Highway 15 at Gendheli in Lakhimpur district last night. Released of excess water by North Eastern Electric Power Corporation, NEEPCO, has made the situation critical at Lakhimpur. <br/><br/>Surface communication to Lakhimpur, Dhemaji districts in Assam as well as Arunachal Pradesh has been affected. Two persons have died due to landslide at Lakhimpur. <br/><br/>On the other hand, ferry services have been suspended today at Majuli. Flood situation also worsened at Kaziranga national park forcing animals to take shelter at highlands .
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