Assam: Karbi Anglong closes all waterfall picnic spots amid worsening flood situation
Karbi Anglong has shut all waterfall picnic spots until further orders amid the worsening flood situation. The move comes as heavy rain and flash floods disrupt parts of Assam and rescue efforts intensify.
- Jul 21, 2026,
- Updated Jul 21, 2026, 11:56 AM IST
The Karbi Anglong District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has ordered the closure of all waterfall picnic spots in the district until further orders in view of the prevailing flood situation and to ensure public safety.
In an order issued by District Commissioner and DDMA Chairperson Anamika Saikia, the authority said the decision had been taken as a preventive measure considering the serious flood situation in the district.
The order stated that all waterfall picnic spots would remain closed with immediate effect to prevent any loss of life and property amid the prevailing weather conditions.
The closure comes as the flood situation has worsened in several parts of Assam following continuous rainfall over the past few days.
Meanwhile, the flood situation in Jorhat and Kakojan has turned critical after flash floods inundated several areas. A stretch of National Highway 715 has been submerged, disrupting traffic and affecting connectivity.
Rescue operations are underway in the affected areas. Jorhat Fire Station In-charge Pranab Bora said multiple rescue teams equipped with boats had been deployed across the district.
"We are operating across the entire district. We have eight boats stationed in Jorhat. Rescue operations have been underway since yesterday. Although the weather remains challenging, water levels have started receding slightly, and we are hopeful that the flood situation will improve by tomorrow," Bora said.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the State government had intensified relief and rescue operations as floods affected more than 1.7 lakh people across 12 districts.
In a post on X, Sarma said he had directed all Members of Parliament and MLAs from the flood-affected districts to remain on the ground and closely monitor the situation.
"I have asked all MPs and MLAs of the flood-affected districts to be on the ground and closely monitor the situation. I am in constant touch with all the public representatives and have assured all possible assistance from the Government of Assam. As rains continue and water levels are rising, we are reinforcing our efforts to shift people to safer places and provide them with all necessary support," the Chief Minister said.
Authorities have urged residents to avoid visiting rivers, waterfalls and other water bodies until the weather improves and the flood situation returns to normal.