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Guwahati: The flood death toll in Assam has hit 68. Over 5.24 lakh people remain affected across nine districts as of July 26. Data from the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System indicates 763 villages under 24 revenue circles are still struggling with the aftermath. Charaideo, Sivasagar, and Jorhat remain the hardest-hit regions.
Sivasagar Deputy Commissioner Mridul Yadav described the crisis as the worst flood in 50 years. Nearly 4 lakh people in his district alone have faced severe losses. He stated, "As Assam steadily recovers from the floods, power restoration efforts continue across affected districts," citing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Official rescue operations have saved 29,910 lives.
Emergency crews have deployed 152 medical teams, 36 boats, and two helicopters to reach isolated residents. In Sivasagar, 60 SDRF and NDRF boats joined 62 local country boats to move people to safety. Authorities have airlifted 10,000 kilograms of food to remote areas where road access is cut off. Damage reports include 579 houses destroyed, 1,611 partially damaged, and over 48,000 hectares of crops submerged. The floods also claimed 26,512 livestock and poultry.
Relief remains a massive logistical challenge. The state government operates 354 facilities, including 109 relief camps and 245 distribution centers. Thousands of people currently rely on these centers for shelter and food. Assam BJP has launched a Rs 12-crore initiative to provide clothes and essentials to families in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, and Jorhat. Workers from the RSS and Sewa Bharati are also active, delivering dry food and medicine to stranded villages.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged for a permanent, science-based flood management system to prevent future tragedies. Infrastructure restoration is ongoing. The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited is clearing debris and inspecting lines to safely return electricity to Sivasagar, Jorhat, Charaideo, Dhubri, and Bongaigaon. While the Dhansiri River remains above the danger mark at Numaligarh, water levels are starting to drop in many areas.
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