34 Lakh People Affected in Assam Floods
Lakhs of residents of Assam have been severely affected due to the deteriorating floods.
Assam is battling the twin disasters of floods and coronavirus.The flood situation continues to deteriorate with the number of deaths going up to 61. The India Meteorological Department has forecasted more rain in the coming days. Over 34 lakh people in 26 of the 33 districts in the state are affected by the devastating floods. The Brahmaputra and eight other rivers in Assam are flowing above the danger level. According to the Assam disaster management body, 3,371 villages are under flood waters and standing crops in 1.28 lakh hectares have been ruined.
More than 44,000 have been moved to state relief camps. Rescue work is being carried out late into the night also. Many roads, bridges, culverts and other infrastructure have been damaged in floods and landslides across the state. Over 80 per cent of the Kaziranga National Park has been inundated and 66 wild animals including two Rhinoceros have died. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited localities in Dhemaji on Tuesday 14th July and reviewed the flood situation.
