The flood situation in Assam on Wednesday marginally worsened as nearly 1.20 lakh people in 20 districts have been affected by the deluge (With inputs from ANI and PTI) (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2023-06-22 10:29 AM IST
Compiled by : ronak mastakar
According to the reports of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), following torrential rains in Assam, other neighbouring states and the neighbouring country Bhutan, the water levels of several rivers are flowing above the danger level mark and inundated new areas
The water level of the Beki River is flowing above the danger level mark at Road Bridge, Pagladiya at NT Road Crossing and Puthimari River at NH Road Crossing
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange alert' and predicted 'very heavy' to 'extremely heavy' rainfall across several districts of Assam over the next few days
According to a flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), over 1,19,800 people are affected by the deluge in Baksa, Barpeta, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Nalbari, Sonitpur and Udalguri districts
The administration has been operating 14 relief camps in five districts, where 2,091 people have taken shelter, and running 17 relief distribution centres in five districts
