Assam Flood Update: Doboka Villagers Suffer as Government Stays Silent

Floodwater from the Yamuna River has started entering Doboka town, creating panic among the locals, leaving several areas submerged. Ward no. 5 has been the worst affected so far, with water entering shops and homes.
Locals were seen shifting their belongings to safer places and trying to save whatever they could.

According to reports, the village head told Pratidin Time, "It has been raining for several days and water from Karbi Anglong had overflowed. As a result, the embankment is broken and water enters the Dighal Jarani village."

The ward member and villagers said, "All the houses in the village have been submerged, forcing people to move to safer places. Some are building makeshift shelters along the four-lane road and are staying there in temporary camps. Families whose houses are completely underwater are facing severe problems with food and drinking water. The children are unable to go to school because the entire area is flooded. Till now, they haven't received any help and are feeling helpless.

According to the locals, there are 230 families in the village, with a total population of around 1500 people. Officials have visited the area, but so far, no relief has been provided - they only came, saw the situation, and left.

"Around 1 AM last night, the embankment broke and water flooded into the village. Locals say that the government has completely ignored this area; the embankment here has been broken for years, but no action has ever been taken. They said they have submitted several applications and even informed the District Commissioner, yet nothing was done. Had the government paid even a little attention, today's flood could have been avoided," - One of the villagers said.

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