Assam Flood Update: Crisis Worsens in Golaghat; Dhansiri River Swells

Incessant rainfall over the past few days has led to severe flooding in Assam’s Golaghat district, with the Dhansiri River breaching danger levels by over a meter, submerging vast areas in and around Numaligarh and Morongi.

According to official reports, the water levels of both the Dhansiri and its tributaries, Doyang and Kaliyani, have surged significantly and continue to rise at a rate of 2 cm per hour. At present, the river is flowing over a metre above the danger mark in parts of Nagaland and Bokajan.

The sudden surge of water has sparked fears of worsening flood conditions across the downstream riverine areas. A catastrophic situation unfolded late on Tuesday night when a key agricultural embankment in West Dhodang was swept away by the forceful current of the Dhansiri, triggering panic among residents.

Several villages, Dhodang, Parghat, Barpak, Nagabali, Bauri Gaon, Tarun Nagar, Numaligarh Pathar, and Roudhuar Gaon, have been severely affected. The district administration has launched rescue operations and relocated residents to makeshift relief camps at Numaligarh Higher Secondary School, Bachapathar Primary School, and Budhbari Primary School. With roads cut off by floodwaters, boats and makeshift bamboo rafts have become the only means of transportation.

In Morongi, the situation is equally grim. Over 20 villages have been submerged following the raging floods. Families in the low-lying areas of greater Morongi are now spending sleepless nights in temporary relief shelters. The flood has engulfed villages like Mithamchapori, Kenduguri, Kardoiguri, Jathipotiya, Dusutimukh, Borbalitup, Bheloguri, Borchapori, and Nepalikhuṭi, leaving a trail of destruction.

Despite the grim scenario, the local community continues to support one another. The Golaghat district unit of the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) has been actively involved in relief efforts, distributing food and essentials in night shelters at Daigong, Morongi Chariali, and Sarar Gaon. The student body has also urged the Assam government to take immediate and comprehensive steps to aid the flood-hit populace.

Meanwhile, critical infrastructure has not been spared. The strong current of the Dhansiri has washed away a portion of the pucca road connecting Sigil and Nepalikhuṭi near Numaligarh, further isolating already cut-off communities.

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