Assam flood toll climbs to 94 as rescue and relief continue
Flood situation in Assam remains grim as the death toll rises to 94. DRIMS data shows 14 districts affected, relief camps running, and one person missing in Udđ
Flooding in Assam continues to cause heavy damage, with the state death toll rising to 94. In the last 24 hours, five more people died, bringing the updated figure reported by flood monitoring teams.
Among the five deaths, two were reported from Sivasagar and two from Biswanath. One death was reported from Golaghat district. In addition, one person was reported missing from Kalaigaon Revenue Circle in Udalguri district, according to the latest DRIMS update.
More districts and villages under flood impact
The latest DRIMS report says floods are still affecting 14 districts. The impact is spread across 563 villages under 38 revenue circles. Overall, 1,60,653 people are reported to be affected. The report notes that the Dhansiri (South) at Numaligarh is the only river currently flowing above the danger level.
Relief and rescue work is continuing in the affected areas. The state has 104 relief camps and relief distribution centres in operation. Teams are working to support people who have been displaced and to provide essential supplies through these centres.
CM reviews relief, rehabilitation and health measures
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma jointly reviewed the flood situation with Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda at a meeting held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Dibrugarh. The discussion focused on the worst hit Upper Assam districts, including Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat.
Officials discussed the impact of the floods during the current monsoon season and the relief assistance provided so far. Measures for rehabilitation and healthcare support were also reviewed. Sarma requested the Union Minister to facilitate relaxation of norms under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) so that more affected people can receive disaster assistance. The state said officials will be trained on August 7 and 8 for damage surveys, which are scheduled to begin on August 9.
