Assam floods worsen, CM reports "unprecedented" water levels, death toll rises to 11
Large parts of Assam continue to battle severe flooding, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma describing the water levels in Upper Assam districts as "unprecedented in half a century." The death toll from this year's floods has risen to 11, with over 3.1 lakh people affected and 14,411 hectares of crop areas submerged. Five major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, are flowing above danger levels. Authorities have set up 52 relief camps and evacuated thousands. Landslides were also reported in Guwahati. The Railways has deployed special trains to assist stranded passengers due to track inundation.
Key Points
- Assam is experiencing severe floods, with water levels in Upper Assam described as unprecedented in 50 years.
- The death toll from the floods has reached 11, affecting over 3.1 lakh people and submerging significant crop areas.
- Several major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, are flowing above danger levels.
- Relief efforts include setting up camps and evacuating thousands of people.
- Landslides and railway track inundation have further disrupted normal life in the state.
Exam Facts
- Death toll: 11.
- People affected: 3.1 lakh.
- Crop area submerged: 14,411 hectares.
- Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- Rivers flowing above danger levels: Brahmaputra, Burhidihing, Dikhow, Disang, Dhansiri.
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