Kohima: Flood waters are dropping across Assam but the crisis persists. The death toll hit 78 on Thursday following three additional fatalities in the Sivasagar and Golaghat districts. Over 300,000 people remain trapped by the deluge.
Charaideo remains the hardest hit with 137,561 people impacted. Sivasagar follows with 84,600 and Jorhat with 49,911. More than 16,500 survivors occupy 71 relief camps. Another 72,000 rely on 30 distribution centers. Medical and veterinary teams continue rescue operations in the field.
The India Meteorological Department issued a fresh alert. Heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms will likely strike isolated parts of Assam, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh through August 1. These storms threaten Tinsukia, Dhemaji, and Lakhimpur. Officials urge locals to stay alert.
An official with the Assam State Disaster Management Authority explained the current trend: "There was no rain in most of the flood-hit Upper Assam districts. So, water level continued to recede from the inundated villages, giving some respite to villagers."
Infrastructure takes a heavy hit. Embankments, roads, schools, and homes sit under mud and silt. Prime agricultural land totaling 21,523 hectares remains underwater. Over 11,000 animals died in the floods while 17,000 more face health risks.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday. This marks their second conversation in a week. Shah promised full federal support for restoration. Sarma noted that many residents cannot return home because of the massive damage and silt deposits.
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