Flood situation improves in Assam, only Dhemaji remains affected
Guwahati, July 12 (IANS) The flood situation in Assam improved significantly on Sunday, with only one district remaining affected and no fresh casualties reported, according to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
The bulletin said Dhemaji is the only district currently affected by floods, with the Katakhal river at Matizuri continuing to flow above the danger level. No river was flowing above its highest flood level.
Floodwaters have affected two revenue circles — Jonai and Dhemaji — and three villages, impacting a total of 1,367 people, including 438 men, 442 women and 487 children. Around 26 hectares of cropland remain submerged.
The authorities have opened one relief camp and one relief distribution centre in Jonai. A total of 38 people, including 13 men, 18 women and seven children, are currently staying at the relief camp. No people are housed at the relief distribution centre.
The bulletin said no flood-related deaths or missing persons were reported during the current spell. However, 3,726 animals have been affected, including 1,590 large animals and 2,136 small animals.
The floods have fully damaged 112 kutcha houses and partially damaged another 16 houses. Besides, 20 other structures, including cattle sheds, have also suffered damage.
Government agencies reported no damage to roads, bridges or embankments. However, 16 Anganwadi centres in Jonai sustained damage, including broken floors and damaged water pumps and pipeline connections. One secondary school, Rukmini Ali High School, also suffered damage to its floors, walls, doors and windows.
No rescue operations involving boats, helicopters or evacuations were carried out during the day. The administration distributed cattle feed, including 125.53 quintals of wheat bran, to support affected livestock.
The bulletin also noted that the relief camp at Telam Tribal High School in Jonai was closed on Sunday after all inmates returned to their homes, indicating a gradual return to normalcy in the flood-hit areas.
–IANS
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