Assam floods: Waters recede but damages stay afloat

The "season of annual" Assam floods has begun in the over incessant rainfalls with the onset of monsoon. This has already affected major districts of the state. However, the effects have lessened in recent days, with now Gaolpara, Nagaon, and Hojai facing its impact.

None of the rivers are over the danger level as of now. However, the destruction caused by the floods still remains.

A total of 253 villages are still impacted. So far, a total of 197248 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 253 villages

Goalpara - 105
Nagaon - 103

Most affected areas

Out of the almost 2 lakh people affected, the most are from Goalpara (148010) 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.

Further high-risk zones due to Assam floods

The water of Kopili, Amreng, and Umlong river has submerged the adjacent areas of the region. People have left for the safest places. Flood submerged the area.

2 human lives have been lost in Nagaon Kampur region.

In Nagaon district, the Kopili river in Kampur and Noikhiri has taken a violent form. In Kampur town, areas have got submerged and relief camps have been setup

Also read: Assam: Flood hits Karbi Anglong leaving thousands homeless

Other big losses

So far there is a significant loss of animals with 24160 big, 8975 medium, and 21397 poultry.

The total crop area affected so far is 24927 hectares with 12096 in Goalpara.

Along with floods, there are instances of erosion in Lakhimpur, Sonitpur and Nalbari which has led to the loss of infrastructure. In Dergaon, Jorhat, the Brahmaputra has eroded banks which has created problems for the locals.

As such, there are 45 relief camps opened in Hojai and Goalpara, and there are 7299 inmates in these camps. But, how will those function under corona is a bigger question?

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