US EditionAssam CM Reviews Flood Relief Efforts in Hailakandi as Displaced Population Tops 5.6 Lakh - The Statesman
- On Friday, the head of Assam's government reviewed the ongoing flood relief operations and the displacement situation caused by the monsoon flooding across several districts.
- The floods followed heavy rains and rising Brahmaputra and Barak river waters, which inundated over 1,400 villages and caused landslides and fatalities.
- According to recent reports, floods have impacted 561,644 individuals across 16 districts in Assam, with 57 revenue circles submerged and over 41,000 people currently taking refuge in relief camps.
- Floodwaters inundated 70% of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and large parts of Kaziranga National Park, prompting elephant relocation and increased forest patrols to protect wildlife.
- Sarma pledged continued government support, directed expedited relief distribution and sanitation, while evacuation and medical operations continue amid critical flood conditions.
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