Schools in Assam’s Flood-Affected Districts to Reopen from August 10, Alternatives for Damaged Ones

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has decided to resume regular classes in schools across flood-affected districts, including Sivasagar and Charaideo, from August 10, even as several institutions continue to deal with damage caused by the recent floods. ALSO READ: Two Minor Girls Abducted, Gang-raped in Moving Car in Assam’s Cachar; Three Arrested Education Minister Ranoj Pegu…

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Nagaland’s Doyang Dam Releases Water, Raising Flood Concerns for Already Inundated Districts in Assam

  GUWAHATI: The Northeastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO) on Wednesday, August 5 evening released water from the Doyang Hydro Electric Project reservoir in Nagaland, prompting an alert for downstream areas in Assam, particularly districts already grappling with flood conditions. ALSO READ: One Held in Guwahati Community Dog Killing Case, Police Probe Possible Link Between Two…

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Assam Announces 6-Month Loan Relief for Flood-Affected Borrowers in Four Districts

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a six-month moratorium on loan repayments for flood-affected borrowers in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat and Jorhat, providing financial relief to families and businesses hit by the ongoing floods.  ALSO READ: Parliament Passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Walkout The moratorium will be effective from July 19.  The relief covers…

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Assam Announces Free Duplicate Board Documents for Students in Four Flood-Hit Districts

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the free issuance of duplicate board examination documents for students affected by the recent floods in Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat districts, offering relief to those who lost important academic records during the disaster. ALSO READ: Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 75, Over 11.44 Lakh People Affected since…

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Heavy to Very Heavy Rain Likely in Nagaland; Charaideo, Sivasagar Among Assam Districts on Alert

  GUWAHATI: The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has issued an important public notice warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall over Nagaland between July 23 and July 24, cautioning that adjoining districts of Assam could also experience adverse weather conditions and flash flooding. ALSO READ: Wild Dogs Return to Assam's Barnadi Wildlife Sanctuary, Signalling…

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Chief Secretary Reviews Assam Flood Response, Orders Faster Relief and Restoration in Worst-Hit Districts

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Tuesday, July 22, chaired a high-level review meeting on the prevailing flood situation and directed all departments to expedite relief, rescue, restoration and rehabilitation efforts in the worst-affected districts. He stressed the need to ensure uninterrupted assistance to marooned families and the early restoration of critical infrastructure….

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Assam Floods Leave 31 Dead, Affect More Than 5.64 Lakh Across 16 Districts

  GUWAHATI:Assam's flood situation worsened on Wednesday, July 22, with 21 more flood-related deaths reported, taking the overall death toll to 31. According to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 5,64,146 people have been affected across 16 districts. ALSO READ: Guwahati RPF Arrests Man in Train Gold Theft Case,…

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Over 3.6 Lakh People Affected As Floods Continue To Impact Several Districts Across Assam

  GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Tuesday, July 21, with more than 3.6 lakh people affected across several districts as rescue and relief operations continued across the affected areas. ALSO READ: Assam: Feral Horses Stray Into Dibrugarh Town After Floods, Relocated to Sisu Chapori According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority…

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IMD Issues Yellow Heat Wave Alert for 30 Assam Districts as Temperatures Rise

  GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday, July 5, issued a Yellow Alert for heat wave conditions in 30 districts of Assam, warning of above-normal temperatures and hot, humid weather over the next two days. ALSO READ: Kaziranga's Veteran Patrol Elephant Joymala Dies After 34 Years of Service According to an IMD press release,…

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Floods Hit Assam as Over 22,000 Affected Across Six Districts

  GUWAHATI: Floods continued to affect several parts of Assam on Sunday, with over 22,000 people impacted across six districts, while heavy rainfall also disrupted railway connectivity in Dhemaji district. ALSO READ: BRO Restores Key Road After Floods Disrupt Connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh According to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management…

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Flash Floods and Landslides Disrupt Six Arunachal Districts; One Dead, Four Missing

  GUWAHATI: Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides across several parts of Arunachal Pradesh, leaving one person dead and four others missing, officials said on Wednesday, June 24. ALSO READ: Two Back-to-Back Powerful Earthquakes Rock Venezuela, State of Emergency Declared The floods occurred after continuous heavy rain on the night of June 23 and 24,…

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Thunderstorm And Lightning Alert Issued For Several Assam Districts On May 21: IMD

  GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday, May 21, issued a thunderstorm and lightning alert for several districts of Assam, warning of light to moderate rainfall over the next three hours. ALSO READ: No Injectable Products Can Be Classified as Cosmetics; Clarifies CDSCO According to the advisory shared by the Assam State Disaster Management…

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