FLOOD IN ASSAM
Tripura faces severe flooding; IMD maintains red alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has maintained a red alert across all eight districts of Tripura due to severe weather. Approximately 40,000 people are sheltered in 335 relief camps, though no new casualties have been reported since the initial 10 deaths and one missing person.
There are mini-Bangladeshes in many districts of Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pointed to a declining Hindu population resembling trends in Bangladesh and blamed USTM University for severe flash floods in Guwahati. He intends to address the issue with Meghalaya's Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to find a solution to the ongoing problems caused by deforestation and water blockage.
Assam Chief Minister to discuss flooding issue with Meghalaya couterpart after flash floods in Guwahati
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) of causing flash floods in Guwahati due to altering water flow from Meghalaya hills. Sarma will discuss the issue with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and explore solutions like diverting water to nearby beels.
117 dead in Assam floods till now this year; toll over 5 years 880: MHA informs Rajya Sabha
Replying to a question in Rajya Sabha by MP Sushmita Dev, Minister of State of Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Thursday stated that, as per information furnished by the State Government of Assam, 880 casualties have been reported due to floods in Assam from 2019 to July 25 this year.
India extreme weather events; landslides in Kerala
India faced extreme weather events with devastating impacts. Torrential rains in Delhi and Assam led to floods and landslides, causing numerous deaths. A cyclone in Tamil Nadu and floods in Kerala added to the destruction. A glacial lake burst in Sikkim and landslides in Uttarakhand compounded the crisis, displacing thousands and causing significant fatalities.
Assam CM Sarma asks District Commissioners to ensure vegetarian meals for government events, visits
The chief minister during the Deputy commissioners conference stated that DCs have been asked to keep Government functions simple and solemn. Vegetarian food must be served in all Government functions or whenever there is a visit of the Chief Minister or Ministers.
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Assam CM announces positive response from Rajnath Singh on third defence corridor proposal
Sarma met Singh during his recent visit to New Delhi. “After the setting up of a semiconductor unit in the state, we are keen that it becomes a defence production hub and Singh has responded positively to the proposal. The proposal is under advanced consideration but it may take some time due to its sensitivity”.
Explore possibility to table Shah Commission report: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar urged the government to place the Shah Commission report on Emergency excesses in the House, highlighting its investigation of the "darkest period of democracy." The report, crucial for revealing Emergency atrocities, was destroyed in 1980 but a copy exists in the National Library of Australia. BJP MP Deepak Prakash and others raised related issues in the House.
Union Budget 2024: What does it mean for Assam, Sikkim, and Manipur?
Union budget 2024-25- With Assam grappling with several waves of floods every year Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the budget 2024-25 announced that assistance will be provided to Assam for flood management and related projects
Union Budget 2024: Government extends financial support for flood mitigation, irrigation projects
The projects the government will provide financial support for include the Kosi-Mechi intra-state link and 20 other ongoing schemes, encompassing barrages, river pollution abatement, and irrigation projects. Additionally, survey and investigation of Kosi-related flood mitigation and irrigation will be undertaken. The states that will especially benefit from this initiative are Assam, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Himachal Pradesh.
Assam: Japanese Encephalitis claims 10 lives at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital this year
The state of Assam is facing a concerning outbreak, Japanese Encephalitis (JE), a vector-borne disease. At the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), 44 cases of JE have been reported since April 1 this year, with 10 fatalities. Assam has seen a rise in vector-borne diseases like dengue and JE in recent years, underscoring the need for public health vigilance and adherence to health protocols.
IIT Guwahati to study the reasons of artificial flood of Dibrugarh city
The government will take corrective measured based on this to fix the artificial flooding in the city. The Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also called up the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma in this regard.
Assam flood situation improves; Amit Shah, Odisha CM offer help
The flood situation in Assam sees gradual improvement as over 5 lakh people in 17 districts still face deluge. Union Home Minister Amit Shah assures Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of support, with Odisha offering assistance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledges aid, with over 100 casualties reported. Major rivers remain at dangerous levels.
Assam flood situation improving
The flood situation in Assam saw significant improvement on Monday as water levels receded quickly across various regions of the state, according to officials. The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati has not issued any alerts, aside from predicting some rain in Barak Valley and a few districts in central Assam.
Assam floods: Seven more people dead, toll touches 90
The death toll in Assam flood rose to 90 with seven more deaths reported by the ASDMA. Fatalities were recorded from a boat capsize and drownings in Goalpara, Nagaon, and Jorhat districts. Over 12.33 lakh people in 24 districts are affected, with 2406 villages and 32924.32 hectares of crop area submerged. While some rivers are receding, the Brahmaputra remains above danger levels. 2.95 lakh people are sheltered in relief camps, and 6,67,175 animals are affected, including 180 wild animals and 10 rhinos in Kaziranga National Park.
Assam boat capsize incident: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits bereaved families
The Chief Minister met the families of Sujan Malakar, Jit Karmakar, Prasenjit Saha, Gouranga Malakar and Uday Sarkar and expressed his deep sympathy to them and prayed for eternal peace of the departed souls.
Flood waters receding in parts of Assam
The flood situation in Assam remains critical with over 14 lakh people affected across 25 districts. Relief efforts ongoing in 365 camps as essential supplies are distributed. Infrastructure damage reported in multiple districts. Rivers like Brahmaputra and Barak flowing above danger levels, posing risks. Livestock also impacted by the floods.
Assam: Flood situation remains grim in Assam's Nagaon district; death toll from deluge rises to 84
The flood situation in Nagaon, Assam, remains severe with 84 lives lost state-wide. Rita Sahani and many others are displaced, living in makeshift tents on embankments. They face challenges accessing food and work due to ongoing rainfall and flooding. Nearly 14.39 lakh people are affected, with 79,000 in Nagaon alone.
I stand with people of Assam, their soldier in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, expressed solidarity with Assam, urging the central government to swiftly aid the flood-affected state. Visiting a relief camp in Cachar, he mourned losses, criticized BJP's flood management, and advocated for a comprehensive water management authority for long-term flood control in Northeast India.
Gross and grave mismanagement by BJP's double-engine govt: Rahul Gandhi on Assam floods
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised the Assam government for the state's flood situation, stating that it reflects the "gross and grave mismanagement" of the BJP's double-engine government. The state has seen over 60 deaths, 53,000 displacements, and 24,000 affected people. Gandhi called for a comprehensive and compassionate vision, including proper relief, rehabilitation, and compensation in the short term, and a pan-Northeast water management authority to control floods in the long term.
Assam Floods: 30 districts submerged, 24.50 lakh affected; death toll climbs to 64
Assam is witnessing the second wave of floods. The death toll in the floods this year stood at 52 and 12 others lost their lives due to landslides and storms.
Assam Floods: 131 wild animals dead, 97 rescued in Kaziranga National Park
At least 131 wild animals have died in floods in Kaziranga National Park, with 96 others rescued. Dead animals include six rhinos, 117 hog deer, and 17 during treatment. The park is experiencing the worst-ever deluge in recent years, with the previous large-scale devastation occurring in 2017 when over 350 wildlife died in flood waters and vehicle hits.
Assam flood situation grim, nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts
Assam's flood crisis has worsened, affecting nearly 23 lakh people across 28 districts. With water levels of major rivers above danger marks, the death toll has reached 78. Over 53,000 are in relief camps. Multiple agencies are engaged in rescue operations, and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assures adequate relief efforts.
Government working to find long-term solution to flood in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma
CM Sarma visited three relief camps, spent time with the flood victims to take note of the rescue, relief and rehabilitation measures being undertaken by the government.
Assam CM visits flood affected areas of Dibrugarh district
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited various flood-affected areas of Dibrugarh district, wading through submerged roads to assess the situation and interact with the affected residents.
Assam Floods: 16.50 lakh people affected in 29 districts
Assam floods affect 16.50 lakh in 29 districts, with Brahmaputra, Digaru, Kollong overflowing. CM Sarma to visit. Relief measures discussed. Death toll: 56. Dhubri, Darrang, Lakhimpur worst hit. Brahmaputra above danger at Nimatighat, Tezpur, Guwahati, Goalpara, Dhubri. Tributaries Subansiri, Burhi Dihing, Dikhou, Disang, Dhansiri, Kopili overflow. Barak river and tributaries also flood.
Flood situation in Assam critical, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Dibrugarh
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.
Assam floods: 17 wild animals drown, 72 rescued in Kaziranga National Park
Floods in Assam's Kaziranga National Park resulted in 17 animal deaths and 72 rescues, including 55 Hog Deer, under Sonali Ghosh's supervision. The flood situation impacts 173 forest camps. Assam's floods claimed 46 lives, affecting 16.25 lakh people and 3.86 lakh evacuees. The NDRF leads intensive rescue efforts for both wildlife and residents.
Assam flood death toll stands at 38 after six people die on Wednesday
Assam and Manipur grapple with devastating floods, leading to casualties and extensive damage, while authorities mobilize resources for relief efforts amidst challenging weather conditions.
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