By Priyanka Deshpande
CNBC-TV18.com
Published May 30, 2024
In the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, Assam is facing incessant rains, resulting in increased water levels in several rivers across the state, which has led to floods in eight districts.
The districts affected by floods are Nagaon, Hailakandi, Karbi Anglong, Karimganj, Cachar, Hojai, Golaghat, and West Karbi Anglong. Over 40,000 people have been affected, and 5 have been killed so far.
In Karimganj, Cachar and Hailakandi, the Barak river and its tributaries Longai, Kushiara, Singla and Katakhal were flowing above the danger level at several locations.
Four embankments were also damaged in Karimganj, which was the worst hit with 26,430 people affected. A total of 8,351 people were affected in Cachar and 6,227 in Hailakandi.
Three relief camps were set up in Karimganj and two in Cachar district to provide shelter to the distraught people, the PTI reported.
In the hilly Dima Hasao district, life came to a standstill due to the rains, which severely affected road connectivity. Train services through the hilly section were also stopped due to landslides along the Haflong-Badarpur line.
The Haflong-Silchar Road was disrupted after a section was washed away near Harangajao, while the Haflong-Harangajao Road was blocked by multiple landslides. Numerous vehicles were stranded in the Harangajao area, with locals providing food and shelter to the passengers.
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