Authorities launched a rescue mission in Assam as floods continue to affect approximately 364,000 people across 19 districts, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The Indian Air Force deployed a helicopter to assist in the rescue operations on Sunday, responding to rising water levels in the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers amid heavy rainfall and runoff from neighboring states. Cachar district is reported to be the hardest hit, with more than 103,000 individuals impacted, and over 10,000 people have been relocated to relief camps.
As the situation evolves, residents in Manipur and Tripura are facing significant challenges due to landslides and flooding. Despite a temporary break in rainfall, conditions remain dire. Two flood-related fatalities were confirmed on Sunday-a child in Cachar and a man in Sribhumi district-bringing the total death toll across the northeastern region to 34 since Friday’s downpours.
Additionally, urban flooding has affected another 21,000 people in five districts of Assam, particularly hampering movement in low-lying areas of Guwahati, which has seen knee-deep water. All seven northeastern states have experienced excessive rainfall in the past 24 hours. Red alerts are now in effect for Hailakandi and Sribhumi districts in Assam, as well as for Khowai and West Tripura districts.
The Brahmaputra river has breached danger levels at Neamatighat in Jorhat district, and its tributaries-Burhidihing, Dhansiri, and Kopili-alongside various rivers in Barak Valley, are currently above safety thresholds, as reported by the Central Water Commission. Union Home Minister Amit Shah communicated with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other regional leaders to discuss the flood situation and extend federal assistance.
Sarma noted on social media that he had spoken with Shah, who offered support to manage the ongoing crisis. He also warned that additional rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kibitoo, Hayuliang, and Kalaktang areas might further increase river levels in Assam.
In a critical humanitarian mission, the Indian Air Force successfully rescued 14 individuals, including 13 workers from Tinsukia district, who were trapped in the flooded Bomjir river in Arunachal Pradesh. The operation involved an Mi-17 helicopter and was initiated early Sunday morning following requests from the Assam and Arunachal Pradesh state administrations.
Original Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/3-64-lakh-hit-by-floods-in-19-assam-districts-northeast-reels-under-deluge/articleshow/121559171.cms
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Publish Date: 2025-06-02 07:54:00
