Guwahati, June 5 (JK Top News):
The flood situation in Assam has marginally improved as river levels begin to recede, but the crisis is far from over. A staggering 6.7 lakh people remain stranded across 21 districts, even as the death toll climbs to 14.
The Sribhumi district continues to bear the brunt for the third consecutive day, with over 2.5 lakh people affected, followed by Hailakandi (1.7 lakh) and Cachar (72,000+ impacted). The Barak Valley remains one of the worst-hit zones, with rising river levels threatening fresh devastation.
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According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 1,494 villages under 66 revenue circles are flooded. Authorities have established 405 relief centres, housing more than 41,000 displaced people, while 215 relief distribution points are supporting another 1.1 lakh people outside shelters.
Livelihood losses are mounting — over 5.1 lakh livestock are under flood distress and 14,000 hectares of cropland lie submerged. Officials warn of worsening agricultural damage and livestock health issues if waters persist.
Eight rivers, including the Brahmaputra, Barak, and Sonai, are flowing above the danger mark, notably at Neamatighat, Tezpur, Dhubri, and in parts of the Barak Valley.
Rescue teams — including the SDRF, fire services, and Inland Water Transport units — have saved over 130 people using 48 boats, working round-the-clock to aid those marooned.
The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert across Northeast India. Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the next week, with isolated downpours likely in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, and Tripura, raising fears of another surge in flood levels.
