Assam floods: 4 lakh affected, Brahmaputra flowing above danger mark
With the Brahamputra river flowing above the red mark, the siutaion in Assam has worsened. More than 4 lakh people have been affected by floods. Life in Kaziranga National Park home to the famous one-horned rhinoceros and Pobitra wildlife sancutires was most affected.At least 600 villages were affected in the districts of Bongaigaon, Barpeta, Chirang, Dhemaji, Hailakandi, Jorhat, Kamrup, Golaghat, Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari and Sonitpur where vast tracts of of human habitation and farm land overrun by the surging waters, official sources said.
Huge area in Burapahar, Bagori and northern parts of Agratoli Ranges were under water with animals taking shelter on high platforms within the Park and in neighbouring Karbi Anglong district,the sources said.
Similar was the situation in Pobitora where 90 per cent of its 38.8 sq km area were inundated and the rhinos along with other animals taking shelter on buffer zones there. The water level of the Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger level in the world’s largest river island Majuli,Kamalabari,Nematighat,Jhanjimukh and Dhubri,the sources added.According to the Central Water Commission report,the Brahmaputra was flowing above the danger mark at Nematighat, Goalpara and Dhubri,while Dhansiri was flowing above the red mark at Numaligarh in Golaghat.
(With Inputs from Agencies)
Assam's Majuli and Kaziranga worst affected in floods, say officials
Press Trust of India | Updated: September 10, 2013 00:48 IST
Guwahati: At least 10 districts of Assam were reeling under flood water with the Asia's largest river island Majuli and the Kaziranga National Park being the worst affected, officials said.
Rising water of the Brahmaputra has inundated vast tracts of land in Kaziranga's Burapahar, Bagori and northern parts of Agratoli.
The situation in the world's largest island was also grim with the water level of the Brahmaputra flowing above the danger level at Majuli, Kamalabari, Nematighat and Jhanjimukh affecting over 45 villages with an estimated population of 25,000.
Rising water of the Brahmaputra has inundated vast tracts of land in Kaziranga's Burapahar, Bagori and northern parts of Agratoli.
The situation in the world's largest island was also grim with the water level of the Brahmaputra flowing above the danger level at Majuli, Kamalabari, Nematighat and Jhanjimukh affecting over 45 villages with an estimated population of 25,000.
Vast areas of agricultural land have been inundated with severe scarcity of drinking water reported from most of the villages.
A 10-member team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was camping at Majuli island to conduct rescue operations in the villages submerged during the third wave of flood this year.
Nearly four lakh people have been affected in 28 revenue circles and 615 villages in the 10 districts - Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhemaji, Jorhat, Golaghat, Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari and Sonitpur.
At least 77 relief camps have been set up in the affected districts with the district administration providing relief, the officials said.
A 10-member team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was camping at Majuli island to conduct rescue operations in the villages submerged during the third wave of flood this year.
Nearly four lakh people have been affected in 28 revenue circles and 615 villages in the 10 districts - Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhemaji, Jorhat, Golaghat, Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari and Sonitpur.
At least 77 relief camps have been set up in the affected districts with the district administration providing relief, the officials said.
Published: September 9, 2013 18:37 IST | Updated: September 9, 2013 18:39 IST
Assam reels under floods, Majuli and Kaziranga affected
The photo shows villagers moving to a safer place in a boat at a flooded village near Kaziranga National Park on September 7. File Photo: PTI
At least 10 districts of Assam were reeling under flood water with the Asia’s largest river island Majuli and the famed Kaziranga National Park being the worst affected, officials said today.
Rising water of the Brahmaputra has inundated vast tracts of land in Kaziranga’s Burapahar, Bagori and northern parts of Agratoli with three animal casualty reported.
Two deer were knocked down by speeding vehicles in Harmoti area when they were on way to the highlands, while an elephant drowned in the flood waters in Bagori range.
The situation in the world’s largest island was also grim with the water level of the Brahmaputra flowing above the danger level at Majuli, Kamalabari, Nematighat and Jhanjimukh affecting over 45 villages with an estimated population of 25,000.
Vast tracts of agricultural land have been inundated with severe scarcity of drinking water reported from most of the villages.
A 10—member team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) was camping at Majuli island to conduct rescue operations in the villages submerged during the third wave of flood this year.
According to the Central Water Commission report, Brahmaputra was flowing above the danger mark at Nematighat, Tezpur, Guwahati, Goalpara and Dhubri, while Dhansiri was flowing above the red mark at Numaligarh in Golaghat and the Jiadhol in Sonitpur while the Puthimari and Beki in Barpeta.
Nearly four lakh people have been affected in 28 revenue circles and 615 villages in the 10 districts — Bongaigaon, Chirang, Dhemaji, Jorhat, Golaghat, Lakhimpur, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari and Sonitpur.
Altogether 77 relief camps have been set up in the affected districts with the district administration providing relief, the officials said.
Fresh floods affect Jorhat district in Assam, 25,000 families hit Sep 9, 2013
RJorhat (Assam): Water level of the Brahmaputra river was flowing above the danger level at several places affecting more than 45 villages in Assam’s Jorhat district, official sources said today. The water was flowing above the danger level at Majuli, Kamalabari, Neematighat and Jhanjimukh with over 45 villages with population of 25,000 families affected. Representational image. PTI A ten member team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) arrived at Majuli island to conduct rescue operations in the villages submerged during the third wave of flood this year. The team arrived with three speed motor boats, rubber boats, lifesaving jackets and other life saving gadgets etc. The district administration today distributed relief food materials to the affected families following the sudden rise in the water level since Friday last. Meanwhile, link between Upper and Lower Majuli has been severed due to the rise in the water level and fresh areas being submerged. The affected villages in Nematighat are Kokila, Upper Kokila, Kyoimari, Bhitor Kokila, Jhanjimukh Kumar village, Jhanjimukh Mising village and Dyne. PTI ALSO SEE 15 districts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh hit by flooding, torrential rains Assam flood situation remains grim, 13 districts hit Bihar flood toll rises to 201 RELATED VIDEOS Assam floods: Why PM's Rs 500 cr is too little, too late Assam floods leave nearly 600 animals dead in Kaziranga Death toll from Assam tragedy crosses 100, likely to rise further
RJorhat (Assam): Water level of the Brahmaputra river was flowing above the danger level at several places affecting more than 45 villages in Assam’s Jorhat district, official sources said today. The water was flowing above the danger level at Majuli, Kamalabari, Neematighat and Jhanjimukh with over 45 villages with population of 25,000 families affected. Representational image. PTI A ten member team from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) arrived at Majuli island to conduct rescue operations in the villages submerged during the third wave of flood this year. The team arrived with three speed motor boats, rubber boats, lifesaving jackets and other life saving gadgets etc. The district administration today distributed relief food materials to the affected families following the sudden rise in the water level since Friday last. Meanwhile, link between Upper and Lower Majuli has been severed due to the rise in the water level and fresh areas being submerged. The affected villages in Nematighat are Kokila, Upper Kokila, Kyoimari, Bhitor Kokila, Jhanjimukh Kumar village, Jhanjimukh Mising village and Dyne. PTI ALSO SEE 15 districts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh hit by flooding, torrential rains Assam flood situation remains grim, 13 districts hit Bihar flood toll rises to 201 RELATED VIDEOS Assam floods: Why PM's Rs 500 cr is too little, too late Assam floods leave nearly 600 animals dead in Kaziranga Death toll from Assam tragedy crosses 100, likely to rise further
15 districts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh hit by flooding, torrential rains Sep 9, 2013
Guwahati: Lakhs of people have been hit in at least 15 districts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh by floods caused by torrential rains in the last few days, an official bulletin said. Flash floods have affected over three lakh people in Assam’s 10 districts of Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Bongaigaon, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sivsagar, Sonitpur and Tinsukia district, said the bulletin prepared by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. The bulletin said 36 relief camps have been set up by the district authorities for the flood-hit. Representational image. PTI The officials of the Central Water Commission warned that the Brahmaputra river and three of its tributaries – Dhansiri, Jiadhal, Puthimari – and the Beki river were still flowing above the danger mark at several places of the state. In neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, at least five districts were affected by floods in the last few days. Chief minister Nabam Tuki Saturday made an aerial survey and visited the flood-hit areas of Changlang, Lohit, Upper and Lower Dibang Valley and East Siang districts. The chief minister announced an amount of Rs.2.5 crore for emergency protection works in all the flood-hit areas and instructed the chief secretary to release the fund immediately. Official sources in the Arunachal Pradesh said that the rising water level of the Noa-Dihing and the Siang rivers had caused the floods.
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Guwahati: Lakhs of people have been hit in at least 15 districts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh by floods caused by torrential rains in the last few days, an official bulletin said. Flash floods have affected over three lakh people in Assam’s 10 districts of Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Bongaigaon, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, Sivsagar, Sonitpur and Tinsukia district, said the bulletin prepared by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. The bulletin said 36 relief camps have been set up by the district authorities for the flood-hit. Representational image. PTI The officials of the Central Water Commission warned that the Brahmaputra river and three of its tributaries – Dhansiri, Jiadhal, Puthimari – and the Beki river were still flowing above the danger mark at several places of the state. In neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, at least five districts were affected by floods in the last few days. Chief minister Nabam Tuki Saturday made an aerial survey and visited the flood-hit areas of Changlang, Lohit, Upper and Lower Dibang Valley and East Siang districts. The chief minister announced an amount of Rs.2.5 crore for emergency protection works in all the flood-hit areas and instructed the chief secretary to release the fund immediately. Official sources in the Arunachal Pradesh said that the rising water level of the Noa-Dihing and the Siang rivers had caused the floods.
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