Assam Floods: Death Toll Reaches 26, 1.61 Lakh Affected Across 15 Districts

The flood situation in Assam continues to be severe, impacting over 1.61 lakh people across 15 districts, with 26 fatalities reported due to the deluge.

According to reports from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one individual drowned in floodwaters in Hailakandi district on Tuesday, as reported by ANI.

Assam Floods: Death Toll Reaches 26

The ASDMA flood reports indicate that this year's floods have claimed 26 lives in the state so far. In Karimganj district, the situation has exacerbated, affecting more than 1.52 lakh people, including 41,711 children.

The flood has affected 225 villages spread across Nilambazar, RK Nagar, Karimganj, and Badarpur revenue circles in the Karimganj district. Currently, 22,464 flood-affected individuals are taking shelter in relief camps and distribution centres established by the district administration.

According to the ASDMA flood report, a total of 470 villages in 15 flood-hit districts, spanning 28 revenue circles, have been affected. Floodwaters have submerged approximately 1378.64 hectares of crop area in 11 districts. In addition to the human toll, 93,895 domestic animals across 15 districts have also been affected by the deluge, as reported by ANI.

On June 15, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a meeting with civil and police administrations, along with Kaziranga authorities, to ensure the safety and security of wildlife at Kaziranga National Park during the flood season. During the meeting, CM Sarma announced the deployment of three new commando battalions in Kaziranga to prevent accidents involving animals crossing the national highway and to deter poachers from taking advantage of the flood situation to harm wildlife, as per media report.

Further measures included the deployment of around 600 personnel from a new forest battalion at Kaziranga National Park during the flood season, aimed at enhancing protection and response capabilities to safeguard both wildlife and local communities.