Update on the flood situation in Assam - Saturday (08 June) - datasurfr
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MediumIndia2024-06-06T00:00:00Z

According to reports, the flood situation in Assam has improved significantly as waters receded from the plains. However, more than 1.3 lakh people continue to grapple with the aftermath across several districts of the state.

• The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Thursday (06 June) reported that over 1,29,500 people are still affected by the floods in seven districts, namely Morigaon, Hojai, Cachar, Hailakandi, Nagaon, Karimganj, and West Karbi Anglong.
• The government is currently managing 78 relief camps across five districts, providing shelter to 16,947 people. Additionally, 25 relief distribution centres are operating in these districts to supply necessary aid.
• Despite the receding waters, 293 villages remain submerged, and 5,702.1 hectares of crop areas have been damaged, according to ASDMA reports.
• Significant damage to embankments, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure has been reported in Cachar, Karimganj, Hojai, Kamrup, and West Karbi Anglong districts.
• Efforts to address the flood damage are ongoing, with priority given to repairing infrastructure and supporting the affected population.
• As of Saturday (08 June), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning in Sonitpur, Biswanath, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Nagaon, Karbi Analog, Golaghat, West Karbi Analog, Hojai, Dima Hasao, Karimganj, and Hailakandi.

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