GUWAHATI: The death toll in Assam’s floods rose to 80 after two more people died in Sivasagar district on Thursday, even as the number of affected people dropped to 2.12 lakh across four districts, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).According to the ASDMA’s evening bulletin, the two latest victims, including a boy, drowned in floodwaters in Sivasagar district, taking this year’s flood death toll to 80.More than 2,12,400 people remain affected in Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat and Sivasagar districts. Charaideo is the worst-hit with nearly 80,000 affected people, followed by Sivasagar (71,000) and Jorhat (40,000).The flood situation showed signs of improvement compared with Wednesday, when more than three lakh people were affected across the four districts.The ASDMA said the administration is operating 112 relief camps and relief distribution centres, where 75,583 people are currently taking shelter.Rescue operations by the Army, NDRF, SDRF, Fire & Emergency Services, police and civil agencies are continuing in several parts of Upper Assam.Over the past 24 hours, authorities distributed 918.55 quintals of rice, 203.9 quintals of dal, 146.7 quintals of salt and 17,546.4 litres of mustard oil among flood-affected families.The disaster management authority said 437 villages remain inundated, while 17,198.09 hectares of cropland have been damaged. Floodwaters have also damaged embankments, roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the state.The Dhansiri River continued to flow above the danger mark at Numaligarh, while nearly 2,97,384 domestic animals and poultry have been affected by the floods.
Kartik Aaryan extends Rs 1 crore support to Assam
Actor Kartik Aaryan contributed Rs 1 crore to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to aid relief and rehabilitation efforts.Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked the actor for the contribution.“Truly heartened by your generous contribution, @TheAaryanKartik. Your support will go a long way in helping the people of Assam,” Sarma posted on X.In another post, the chief minister’s office said:“Gratitude to actor @TheAaryanKartik for his generous contribution of Rs 1 Crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. HCM Dr. @himantabiswa appreciated his commendable gesture and timely support toward state relief measures.”The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, across Assam and neighbouring states between July 30 and August 1, raising fresh concerns for flood-hit areas.The ASDMA has urged people to remain alert and follow official weather advisories. Heavy rainfall has also been forecast in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh, with very heavy rainfall expected at isolated places in Papumpare district.An orange alert has been issued for Tinsukia district in Assam. Similar alerts have also been issued for Mon, Mokokchung and Wokha districts in Nagaland, which could impact the adjoining Assam districts of Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat.The IMD said rainfall between 6 cm and 11 cm per day is likely in several districts of Arunachal Pradesh, while isolated places in Papumpare could receive 12 cm to 20 cm of rain.The ASDMA has advised residents to monitor official weather updates and follow instructions issued by local authorities.(With agency inputs)
