Assam Flood: 18 dead, nearly 6.80 lakh affected as 31 district reel under flood

The flood situation in Assam continues to remain critical as 18 people have died as a result of the floods and landslides that have wrecked havoc in Assam and nearly 6.80 lakh people in 31 districts in the northeastern state remain affected, according to authorities report.

While 31 districts are experiencing some level of deluge, six of them continues to see adverse flood situation.

These districts are Nagaon, Hojai, Cachar, Darrang, Morigaon and Karimganj.

According to the reports of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), nearly 3.40 lakh people have been affected alone in Nagaon district followed by 1.78 lakh in Cachar district, 70,233 in Hojai, 44,382 in Darrang district, 17,776 in Morigaon district and 16,382 in Karimganj district.The death toll rose to 18 as four persons died on Friday by drowning in floodwaters in the Cachar, Hojai and Nagaon districts.

As per the report, 93562.40 hectares of cropland and 2,248 villages are still underwater. A total of 74,907 flood affected people are currently lodged in 282 relief camps set up by the district administration.Nearly 4 lakh animals were affected by the current wave of floods in the state. A total of 24,749 stranded persons have been rescued with the help of the Indian Army, SDRF, NDRF and volunteers.