Assam: House sweeps away in Dhubri due to sudden surge in River Gangadhar | Video

A house in Dhubri's North Tokrachora in Assam, abruptly washed away by a sudden surge in River Gangadhar in the wake of incessant rainfall in the district. Due to severe flooding, water levels in both River Brahmaputra and River Gangadhar has risen dangerously.

The house apparently belonged to Gajen Sen. However, the abrupt change in the river's course has wreaked havoc, not only for the Sens but also affected nearly 7 lakh people in the district.

Over 100 bighas of agricultural land have been washed away by the river so far and persistent rains have aggravated the situation.

Villagers have voiced their frustration over the lack of effective government intervention to combat erosion. 

One of the residents said that without a scientific strategy to manage the river's course, there is a growing fear that the land in North Tokrachora Part-I settlement could be completely eroded away.

In response to the disaster, 23 relief camps have been established across Dhubri, providing shelter to those displaced by the floodwaters. 

The impact of the floods has been widespread across various regions within the district. The population affected in different areas includes:
- Dhubri revenue village: 1,92,562
- South Salmara (Dhubri section): 2,71,933
- Chapar: 25,788
- Athani: 47,892
- Gauripur: 1,26,842
- Bilasipara: 1,11,522

Additionally, 2354.15 hectares of crop area have been damaged by the floodwaters, posing a significant threat to the district's agricultural output.