The flood situation in Assam remained grim with about five lakh people reeling under the deluge, which has claimed one life so far. Major rivers of the state, including the Brahmaputra, were flowing above the danger level at different places. The Met department has forecast heavy rain over the next few days which may further swell the water levels see pics (Photo/PTI)
Updated On: 2023-06-23 12:51 PM IST
Compiled by : Anagha Sawant
An Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) report said that 4.95 lakh people were hit by floods till Thursday evening
In Pic: A woman collects drinking water from a hand pump in the flooded area in Morigaon district of Assam
A Central Water Commission (CWC) report said the Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger level at Nematighat (Jorhat) and Dhubri
In Pic: Fishermen carry food and essentials to his boat on the flooded bank of the river Brahmaputra as it rains constantly in Assam
Among other rivers flowing over the red mark are Puthimari (Kamrup), Paglagiya (Nalbari) and Manas (Barpeta)
In Pic: NDRF personnel carry out a search operation in Depota river after a local youth went missing in the flood-affected area of Bahbari near Tezpur
The Regional Meteorological Department has issued 'yellow' alert for Friday, asking people to be on watch and remain updated for heavy rainfall and thunderstorm in some parts of the state
In Pic: A woman and a child at their house in a flooded locality in Morigaon district of Assam
Bajali sub-division has been the worst hit with over 2.60 lakh people affected. More than 14,000 people are taking shelter in 83 relief camps in seven districts, while another 79 relief distribution centres are also functional
