Assam: Second wave of flood hits Dhemaji leaving hundreds of families homeless

The second wave of the flood has hit Dhemaji in Upper Assam on June 21^st, 2020 leaving hundreds of families homeless.

As per information, the flash flood submerged more than 20 villages settling under the Sisiborgaon, Sripani, and Gohain panchayats of the district.

 “Around 9 am, the Gainadi Bordham right side embankment has been breached due to which the villages like Kerekoni, Lalung, Bishnupur and Bordham are affected,” said Dhemaji district deputy commissioner Narsing Pawar.

He said all precautionary measures are being taken up. “SDRF boats are stationed. Necessary GR material distribution is going on. The water level is receding and restoration work will be started immediately,” he added.

However, no loss of life and damages of property has been reported so far. However, a survey is being conducted to estimate the agricultural damages.

The villagers alleged that the embankment was breached due to the lackadaisical attitude of the water resource department.

A total of 50 villages are still impacted. So far, a total of 13,197 people are affected, as the data released by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on June 20^th, 2020.

Out of the 212 villages

Barpeta – 02

Nalbari – 07

Lakhimpur – 10

Dhemaji – 28

Jorhat – 03

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Most affected areas: Flood

Out of the almost 2 lakh people affected, the most are from Dhemaji (4795) Dhemaji and Jonai facing the maximum brunt. Paschim Nalbari is another area that is affected.

Other big losses

So far there is a loss of animals with 1217 big, 439 medium, and 520 poultry.

Previous Flood

A total of 212 villages are still impacted. So far, a total of 144322 people are affected. This has increased from 30,000 people initially on the first day to 1,94,916 to 2,71,655 to 2,90,000 but now it has decreased put out by the previous data released by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).

Out of the almost 2 lakh people affected, the most are from Goalpara (116049) with Balijana, Matia, and Lakipur facing the maximum brunt. Another dynamic of the problem in Goalpara has been the water from the Garo Hills, Meghalaya flowing down to the villages. Apart from the submerged areas of Balijana and Lakipur, there are other places that risk getting affected by flood. Kampur in Nagaon is also affected.

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