Flood relief scam triggers Assam crackdown, raising concerns over genuine aid As Assam continues to battle floods, another crisis has emerged alongside the disaster, fraudulent flood relief fund collection drives. From fake QR codes circulating on social media to unauthorised roadside donation campaigns, several scams have surfaced across Guwahati, exploiting people's willingness to help…
NBFC company Satin Creditcare Network has launched a ₹1 crore flood relief initiative in Assam to support around 15,000 families affected by floods in Upper Assam districts. A fleet of 15 vehicles carrying relief materials was flagged off on Thursday, August 6, marking the beginning of the distribution drive. The programme will cover nearly…
GUWAHATI: The flood death toll in Assam has climbed to 97, with four people still missing, according to the latest flood update released by the Assam government on August 6. ALSO READ: Direct Guwahati–Dibrugarh Train Services Resume After Flood-Hit Rail Line Restored The cumulative flood impact, recorded from April 29 to August 6 (11:59 PM),…
Amid one of Assam's most severe ongoing flood crises, Apollo Hospitals Guwahati has carried out a large-scale relief and medical outreach drive at Doba-Tiniali in Charaideo district, working alongside the Charaideo Police. As part of the initiative, the hospital sent a team of doctors, nurses, and support staff to the flood-hit area to deliver…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation across several parts of Assam deteriorated further on Thursday, August 6, with fresh embankment breaches, rising river levels and severe erosion inundating villages, damaging farmland and forcing thousands of families to seek shelter in safer areas. ALSO READ: Gaurav Gogoi Questions Delay in Flood Alerts Despite ISRO's Near-Real-Time Monitoring In Darrang,…
GUWAHATI: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday August 6 questioned why timely flood warnings did not reach people on the ground despite the Centre confirming that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) provides near-real-time flood monitoring data for the Brahmaputra basin. ALSO READ: Centre Approves ₹8,970 Crore…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday August 6 urged people not to collect money from the public in the name of flood relief and distribute aid under their own banners. He said those wishing to support flood-affected people should either use their own resources or channel their donations through the government. ALSO…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has clarified that a viral advisory claiming "Bhutan River: 3 Gates Opened" is false and not linked to the current rise in river water levels. ALSO READ: Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 94, Over 73,000 People Still Affected According to information received from Bhutan's Hydrology Department, the increased river flow is…
GUWAHATI: Assam's flood death toll has risen to 94 after five more deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, according to the latest flood bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). ALSO READ: 793 Flood-Affected Schools in Assam to Receive ₹15.86 Crore in Financial Aid The latest fatalities include two deaths…
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…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Darrang has turned critical after the western embankment of the Noa river breached. Water levels continue to rise, posing an immediate threat to nearby areas. ALSO READ: One Killed, Another Injured After SUV Crashes into Parked Trailer on NH27 in Guwahati Darrang Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Jain visited the site and…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Wednesday, August 5, with overnight rainfall threatening fresh inundation in several low-lying areas. The flood-related toll has risen to 89, while more than 1.22 lakh people continue to be affected across five districts. ALSO READ: Kamrup (M) Orders Anti-Erosion Measures in Vulnerable Areas to Boost Flood…
GUWAHATI: Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Tuesday, August 4, reviewed the impact of recent floods on educational institutions in Charaideo district, directing officials to expedite restoration work in 110 flood-affected schools to ensure the early resumption of academic activities. ALSO READ: Assam: Hailakandi Police Form SIT to Probe Alleged Gangrape and Murder of Class…
GUWAHATI: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda will undertake a three-day visit to the Northeast from August 4 to 6 to assess the impact of recent floods, flash floods and cloudbursts in Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. ALSO READ: CRPF Personnel Shoots Two Colleagues Dead, Dies by Suicide at Assam Camp The…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam has shown signs of gradual improvement, although the overall toll continues to rise, with the cumulative death count reaching 85, according to the latest flood bulletin. ALSO READ: Fake Flood Relief Collection Cases Surface Across Guwahati, Public Urged to Stay Vigilant While floodwaters have receded in several areas, 1,36,203…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government’s promotion of the additional ₹2,500 Orunodoi 3.0 assistance has drawn criticism after advertising hoardings appeared across parts of Guwahati, including Six Mile, while several flood-affected areas of the state continue to recover from the recent disaster. ALSO READ: Renowned Mountaineer Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja Confirmed Dead After Avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak…
The flood impact in Sivasagar extends beyond submerged homes, affecting households, businesses, transport and essential supplies While thousands of homes remain submerged in Sivasagar, the impact of the flood has spread far beyond areas directly affected by rising waters. Prolonged power outages, disrupted food supplies, suspended transport services and losses faced by tourism and…
GUWAHATI: Responding to questions about demands for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 31, said there was no need to insist on a high-profile visit at this stage, as the Centre was already extending financial support and giving the state government the flexibility to take…
GUWAHATI: The death toll in Assam's ongoing floods has risen to 80, while 2,12,441 people remain affected across the state, according to the latest flood situation. ALSO READ: Parliament Passes Bill Making Insult to Vande Mataram a Criminal Offence As many as 112 relief camps and relief centres have been opened to provide shelter and…
GUWAHATI: The Sivasagar district education authorities have sought the Assam government's approval to extend the ongoing summer vacation in schools by 10 days, tentatively till August 10, in view of the continuing flood situation. ALSO READ: Assam Floods Leave 78 Dead, More Than 11 Lakh People Affected Across State The district has witnessed extensive damage…
