Assam
Fast facts – First wave of flood in Assam
- The first wave of flood in Assam has claimed seven lives so far in the State.
- Altogether three districts – Goalpara, Nagaon, and Hojai – were reeling under flood affecting 2,52,150 people and 25,044 hectares of croplands. In these districts, 293 villages or localities under seven revenue circles were affected by the flood.
- At present, 10,249 flood-affected people are taking shelter in 63 relief camps.
- Flood-triggered erosion was reported in a number of locations in Dibrugarh and Udalguri districts.
- Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal instructed the ASDMA officials to efficiently use technology for issuing early warning of natural calamities to minimise damage of lives and property.
