Floods in Assam worsen |
More than 7.17 lakh people spread over 1,929 villages across 29 districts of Assam have been hit by heavy floods triggered by pre-monsoon rain. Nine people have died. Meanwhile, Assam Cabinet has decided to introduce an emergency flight service between Silchar and Guwahati at the rate of Rs 3000, to mitigate the communication crisis due to floods and landslides in Dima Hasao and Barak Valley. As per the reports, thousands of people in the Borkola and Dakhinpaat areas under the Raha and Nagaon revenue circle respectively have been rendered homeless after the floodwater entered their homes, compelling them to move to safer places. The water level of the river has already crossed its highest mark and thus inundated new areas of the district. The water has also submerged several roads connecting Kampur area. Furthermore, Assam Forest Department has built around 40 highlands for providing shelter to animals due to the ongoing floods in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) and other National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries of the state.
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