Assam Floods: Nearly 1.20 Lakh People Affected in 20 Districts; Heavy Rains to Continue
Guwahati, June 22, 2023: Assam, the northeastern state of India, is grappling with severe flooding as heavy monsoon rains continue to lash the region. According to the latest reports, nearly 1.20 lakh people have been affected across 20 districts of the state, with thousands being displaced from their homes. The Brahmaputra River and its tributaries, which flow through Assam, have swelled beyond their banks, causing widespread inundation in low-lying areas. The torrential rains have triggered landslides and caused extensive damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and houses. The affected districts include Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Biswanath, Udalguri, Darrang, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Goalpara, Kamrup, Kamrup Metropolitan, Morigaon, Nagaon, Golaghat, Jorhat, Majuli, Sivasagar, and Dibrugarh. The state government, along with disaster management agencies, is working round the clock to provide relief and support to the affected population. Rescue and re...