Assam Flood Update: Dhansiri Swells, Diphu Faces Inundation

Relentless monsoon rains have triggered widespread flooding across Assam, with both urban centres and rural hinterlands facing severe inundation. From Diphu town in Karbi Anglong to the riverine plains of Morongi, Sarupathar, and Teok, rising water levels have displaced hundreds of families, destroyed crops, and crippled infrastructure.

Urban Chaos in Diphu After Flash Floods

In the hill town of Diphu, flash floods struck late Friday night after several days of unceasing rainfall. The surrounding hills contributed to the surge, causing the Diphu River to breach its banks and spill into residential areas.

Localities such as Panbari, Ramthakur Colony, Shivanagar, and parts of central Diphu were submerged overnight. Residents fled to higher ground as floodwaters entered homes without warning, damaging belongings and forcing overnight evacuations.

The situation was worsened by the town’s poor drainage infrastructure. Areas like the Super Market locality, notorious for chronic waterlogging, were once again underwater after a single heavy downpour. Locals have demanded urgent administrative action to overhaul drainage systems and prevent future urban flooding.

Morongi: Over 20 Villages Cut Off as Dhansiri River Overflows

In Morongi, near Numaligarh, the situation turned critical after the Dhansiri River overflowed, submerging over 20 villages and trapping more than 100 families.

The flood-hit areas fall under the newly created Khumtai Legislative Assembly constituency. Villages like Moinapara, Kathkatiya, Kuruka, Shalmora Grant, Dhuliya Gaon, Dusutimukh, 3 No. Bholaguri, Aborghat, Kaibarta Gaon, Chesamukh, and Borchapori have been hit the hardest.

Roads, homes, and farmland are under water, snapping communication lines and isolating entire communities. Farmers are reeling from massive agricultural losses, with paddy fields and vegetable farms destroyed. Panic and despair have gripped the region as more rainfall is forecast.

Mass Evacuations in Sarupathar and Borpathar

Further east, the Sarupathar and Borpathar regions are facing similar devastation. Continuous rainfall has pushed the Dhansiri River past danger levels, flooding low-lying villages such as Naojan Koirigaon, Sewaguri, Shingimari, and Simoluchapori.

Many families have evacuated to higher ground, while the Sarupathar civil administration has set up relief camps for the displaced. Livestock are also being shifted to safer areas as water continues to rise.

Rescue and relief operations are underway, but rising waters and blocked access roads are hindering efforts.

Embankment Breach in Teok Submerges Farmland

In Teok, near Bonai Nepamua, the Jaji River has breached its embankment once again, flooding vast stretches of farmland. The embankment, already damaged during the first wave of floods earlier this year, collapsed after recent heavy rain, submerging nearly 100 bighas of cultivable land.

Farmers have lost standing crops and stored harvests (kathia), plunging many into financial distress. Though temporary repairs using bamboo and sandbags were attempted, locals remain doubtful of their long-term effectiveness.

With monsoon activity intensifying, the outlook for agriculture in the region appears bleak. Farmers say ongoing waterlogging may make cultivation impossible in the coming weeks.

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