Guwahati: More than 10.6 lakh people have been affected by the ongoing flood situation in Assam, with the deluge continuing to impact several districts of the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, asserting that the government is working round-the-clock to provide relief and rehabilitation to those affected.
In a post on X, Sarma said the state government was ensuring the uninterrupted supply of food, drinking water, medicines and other essential items to flood-hit families.
“Over 10.6 lakh people have been affected due to the ongoing floods, currently raging through several districts. There has been heavy loss to life and property. Our government is working 24×7 to provide relief to the affected people with constant supply of food, water, medicines and other essentials. Will keep you posted with further details. Chairing a meeting soon on this issue,” the Chief Minister said.
According to the latest flood bulletin shared by the Chief Minister, the floods have so far affected 10,63,216 people across 25 districts between April 29 and July 23.
A total of 77 revenue circles and 2,023 villages have been impacted by the deluge. The report said 162 relief camps are currently operational, sheltering 41,264 inmates, while another 1,072 relief distribution centres have been set up to provide assistance to affected residents.
The floods have claimed 47 lives so far, with Charaideo reporting the highest number of deaths at 10, followed by Sivasagar (21), Jorhat (8), Dhemaji (3), Karbi Anglong (2), Golaghat (2) and Sonitpur (1).
Eight people are reported missing, including six from Sivasagar and one each from Dhemaji and Charaideo.
The disaster has also caused extensive damage to residential properties, with 401 houses fully destroyed and another 1,856 partially damaged.
Official data further showed that 28,912 people have been evacuated from vulnerable areas as rescue and relief operations continue.
The Chief Minister said he would shortly chair a high-level review meeting to assess the flood situation and the progress of ongoing relief and rescue measures.
(IANS)
