The flood situation in Assam has slightly improved due to reduced rainfall over the past two days. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that 535,246 people across 14 districts are still affected.
Three additional deaths on Sunday brought the total to 14 since May 28, with some individuals still missing, according to district authorities.
ASDMA noted a decrease in affected persons from 601,642 on Saturday to the current number. Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and Barak, are now below the danger level, and sluice gates were opened on Sunday to release stagnant waters.
The affected districts include Hailakandi, Karimganj, Hojai, Dhemaji, Kamrup, Dibrugarh, Nagaon, Morigaon, Cachar, South Salmara, Karbi Anglong West, Golaghat, and Dima Hasao.
Nagaon is the hardest hit with over 3 lakh people affected, followed by Cachar with more than one lakh. Sunday’s fatalities included two from Cachar and one from Nagaon.
Assam Water Resource Minister Pijush Hazarika is visiting affected districts, ensuring that restoration work is ongoing. “We are providing adequate support to the victims and rapidly repairing the damaged areas,” he said.
Home Minister, Amit Shah reviewed the flood situation, promising adequate assistance. A National Disaster Response Force team arrived in Barak Valley and will remain until conditions normalize.
Heavy rainfall also caused massive landslides in Dima Hasao, disrupting rail and road connectivity between Barak Valley and the rest of Assam. Officials reported that railway tracks have improved, allowing some stranded trains to pass.
On Sunday, a 64-year-old retired sub-inspector fell into floodwaters and went missing. Despite rescue efforts by the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), he remained untraced by Sunday night.
Approximately 40,000 people from the affected districts are sheltering in 275 relief camps, with the highest number in Cachar district, housing over 22,000 individuals.
ASDMA reported that over 8,143 hectares of agricultural land remain submerged, with farmers concerned about the impact on future agricultural production.
In Mizoram, search operations continued for individuals missing due to landslides caused by the rain. The Central Young Mizo Association (CYMA) is assisting in the efforts. Authorities have stated that if bodies are not found by Monday at 4 p.m, the search will be discontinued. A total of 28 bodies have been recovered so far.
