IN PHOTOS: Flood situation in Assam critical, CM visits affected areas

The flood situation in Assam was critical on Friday with nearly 22 lakh people affected and all major rivers flowing above the danger mark. Pics/PTI

Updated On: 2024-07-05 09:23 PM IST

Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

An area is seen inundated with floodwater in Nalbari district on Friday. Pics/PTI

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the situation in Dibrugarh town, which has been under water and facing severe power shortage for the last eight days

"We will be engaging experts and the local residents to find a community-driven solution to the problem of inundation in Dibrugarh town," he said

The town is witnessing waterlogging due to clogged drains, and with the Brahmaputra flowing above the danger level, it was posing more difficulties to drain out the water, officials said

The locals urged Sarma to restore the power supply, but he said that it had been turned off to ensure that there were no mishaps due to electrocution

Sarma, however, directed the deputy commissioner to restore the supply by making public announcements so that people are alert

Nearly 22 lakh people have been affected in 29 districts. The toll in this year's flood, landslide and storm has increased to 62, while three persons are missing

Among the worst-hit districts are Dhubri where 6,48,806 people are affected, Darrang with 1,90,261 people hit and Cachar with 1,45,926 people affected

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