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…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a series of relief and rehabilitation measures for people affected by the ongoing floods, including enhanced financial assistance for families of deceased and missing persons, cash relief for severely affected households, and support for students who have lost educational materials. ALSO READ: Assam Dairy Goes International, Exports Ice Cream…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement on Tuesday, July 28, with no deaths reported in the last 24 hours as water levels continued to recede across the affected districts. ALSO READ: Guwahati Satellite City Project Bill Passed by Assam Assembly According to the latest flood bulletin, 4,45,495 people remain affected by…
GUWAHATI: The death toll in Assam's floods has risen to 68, while more than 11.41 lakh people have been affected since the onset of the flood season, according to the latest update issued by the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS). ALSO READ: E20 Janta Party Gains Momentum Online Over Demand for 100% Petrol…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam continues to remain grim, with the death toll rising to 65, while more than 6.54 lakh people have been affected across 10 districts, according to the latest flood bulletin dated July 25. ALSO READ: ’History Will Assess Dharmendra Pradhan Positively': Himanta Biswa Sarma on His Resignation The affected districts…
Repeated disasters: Why Assam must turn its smaller rivers into the state's biggest flood defence The devastating floods that ravaged Upper Assam this year have exposed a harsh reality that policymakers can no longer afford to ignore. For decades, flood management in Assam has largely revolved around the mighty Brahmaputra, with embankments, dredging and…
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, July 25, spoke to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to review the flood situation in the state and assured all possible support from the Centre for relief, rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts. ALSO READ: GMC Imposes ₹10,000 Fine for Storing Building Materials on Public Road in Guwahati's Roopnagar…
GYWAHATI: In response to the worsening flood situation in Assam, the Gauhati High Court Bar Association (GHCBA) has resolved to undertake relief measures for flood-affected communities and extend financial assistance to bar associations impacted by the disaster. ALSO READ: JNU Joins DU and IITs in Asking Students, Faculty to Avoid Jantar Mantar Protests The decision…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 24, warned that indiscriminate hill cutting and unregulated construction along the Assam-Meghalaya border, particularly in the Jorabat belt and around the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), are worsening Guwahati's flood crisis and pose a serious long-term threat to the city. ALSO READ: Viral…
