Assam Floods: 1.5 Lakh People Affected In Karimganj

The flood situation in Assam’s Karimganj district is still grim as over 1.53 lakh people have been affected in the district.

The water levels of three major rivers of the district Kushiyara, Longai and Singla are flowing above the danger level mark and the flood waters submerged 225 villages in the district.

Mridul Yadav, District Commissioner of Karimganj district told ANI that, over 1.50 lakh people and 225 villages of the district have been affected by the deluge.

The water levels of three major rivers of the district Kushiyara, Longai and Singla are flowing above the danger level mark

“Nearly 40 relief camps have set up in different revenue circles areas where around 12,000 people are taking shelter. Around 54,000 animals have also been affected and the flood waters submerged crop areas also,” Mridul Yadav said.

He also said that, yesterday five people of a family died in a landslide incident.

“We are providing relief materials to the flood-affected people as per the guidelines of SDRF,” Mridul Yadav said.

The district administration is monitoring the flood situation in the district.

Local people, Circle Office/ Local Administration, and SDRF teams are engaged in rescue operations in the flood-hit areas and the administration has deployed five medical teams.