Dispur: Assam has been severely affected by heavy rains causing fresh floods in the past three days. More than 1.89 lakh people affected in nine districts and one person reportedly killed on Thursday, taking the toll to 15.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, 492 villages in 23 revenue circles of Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Biswanath, Golaghat, Jorhat, Majuli, Sibsagar, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts have been affected by floods.
Nearly 11,500 people uprooted by floodwaters are taking shelter at 49 relief camps in Dhemaji, Majuli, Sibsagar, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts.
A total of 19,430 hectares of crop area have been submerged and there were reports of damage to roads, embankments and bridges in Lakhimpur, Biswanath, Majuli, Tinsukia, Chirang and Dibrugarh districts.
Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal took stock of situation in the state on Thursday and has directed officials to ensure adequate relief materials are provided to flood-affected.
