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- Assam Flood Landslide Situation Update; 126 People Died And 22 Lakh Affected
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On Sunday, five people died due to floods in Assam. After this, the death toll in the state due to floods and landslides rose to 126, while two are missing. Over 22 lakh people are affected across the state. The situation still remains grim in Silchar town of Cachar district. At the same time, officials said on Monday that the water level is receding in most places.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the number of affected people in 28 districts came down to 22.21 lakh on Sunday, as against 25.10 lakh on the previous day. Officials said the flood situation in the state was improving. The water level is receding in many places. At the same time, 2,542 villages are affected by the floods, while 2,17,413 people have taken shelter in 564 relief camps. Kopili, Barak and Kushiyara rivers are flowing above the danger mark.
Barpeta area is worst affected by the floods, where around seven lakh people are in distress.
Relief material being delivered to Silchar
Rescue and relief operations have been expedited in Silchar city, which has been submerged in water for over a week. District administration, NDRF, SDRF and Air Force are working together to help the flood victims. However, more than one lakh people are still trapped in buildings, as the ground floor of their houses is completely submerged.
Cachar Deputy Commissioner Kirti Jalli said that the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is conducting surveillance and survey to prepare a flood map of Silchar city, to identify the extent of damage in different areas and to minimize the damage in future. help in taking measures.
The situation in Silchar city remains very critical due to floods.
CM visited Silchar city twice
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday visited Silchar twice within two days and reviewed the relief and rescue operations in the city. Silchar has been badly affected due to the water flowing after the breach in the dam at Betkundi.