3 weeks ago
Assam Flood Crisis Death Toll Reaches 101, Thousands Displaced
In a place called Assam, a lot of rain has fallen and rivers have grown very big.
The extra water is flooding towns and villages.
Sadly, 101 people have passed away because of the floods and heavy rain.
Many families, about 14,000 of them, have been affected by the water.
That is around 52,000 people whose lives have been changed by the flood.
When water got inside their homes, some people stayed on upper floors to stay safe.
Other people moved to special camps set up by the government.
About 1,300 people are now living in these camps.
Helpers and rescue workers are trying to keep everyone safe.
The floodwaters are still rising, so people are hoping the rain will stop soon.
Assam's flood death toll reached 101, according to the DRIMS Assam bulletin issued Monday.
Around 14,000 families, or nearly 52,000 people, were affected in the Khumtai Assembly constituency.
Approximately 1,300 people were sheltering in 32 relief camps established by the administration.
The overflowing Dhansiri River flooded homes in parts of Marangi Mouza in Golaghat district.
Floodwaters entered residential areas in several districts, forcing residents to upper floors or relief camps.
- Who
- Residents of Assam affected by flooding, with authorities monitoring and carrying out relief and rescue measures.
- What
- Floods and intense rainfall killed 101 people and inundated large parts of the state, forcing residents to leave their homes.
- Where
- Assam, including Golaghat district's Marangi Mouza area and the Khumtai Assembly constituency.
- When
- During the ongoing monsoon, with the latest DRIMS Assam bulletin issued on Monday.
- Why
- Heavy monsoon rainfall and overflowing rivers such as the Dhansiri River caused widespread inundation.
Key facts
- Death toll
- 101
- Affected families (Khumtai constituency)
- Around 14,000
- Affected people (Khumtai constituency)
- Nearly 52,000
- People in relief camps
- Around 1,300
- Relief camps
- 32
- Affected districts
- Several, including Golaghat
- Data source
- Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) Assam bulletin










