Assam continues to grapple with devastating floods, impacting over 2.4 million people. The death toll has surpassed 50, with major rivers overflowing their banks. The Brahmaputra and its tributaries, along with the Barak River, are all flowing above danger levels. The floods have submerged vast tracts of agricultural land and caused urban flooding in several districts. The government is working to provide relief and aid to affected communities.
Assam continues to grapple with severe flooding, affecting over 21 lakh people across 29 districts and claiming 52 lives. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood-affected areas, assuring improvement in the situation. However, breaches in embankments continue to pose challenges. The Kaziranga National Park has reported the deaths of 31 animals due to the floods, while Morigaon district remains severely impacted, with thousands seeking refuge on embankments.
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The flood situation in Assam remains critical, with the death toll rising to 18 and new areas being inundated. Over 535,000 people across 13 districts are still affected, taking shelter in relief camps. The Kopili, Barak, and Kushiyara rivers continue to flow above danger levels, causing extensive damage to infrastructure. Rescue and relief operations are underway, with multiple agencies providing assistance to the affected population.
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has postponed the APSE Junior Engineer (JE) exam scheduled for June 2, 2024, due to unfavorable weather conditions in the Barak Valley region of Assam. The new exam date has not yet been announced.
Heavy rainfall and strong winds brought by Cyclone Remal have ravaged eight districts of Assam, affecting over 41,000 people. The Karimganj district bears the brunt with more than 26,400 people impacted, while Cachar and Hailakandi districts also face severe consequences. Reports indicate one fatality in Karimganj and two missing persons in Cachar. The ASDMA has set up numerous relief camps and distribution centers to mitigate the crisis, while rescue operations continue with the help of NDRF, SDRF, and local authorities. Rising water levels in the Brahmaputra and Barak rivers and tributaries, along with landslides in several districts, compound the situation.
