Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam’s Golaghat district has worsened as the Dhansiri River continues to swell, inundating new areas and entering the courtyards of several houses in Dusutimukh under Marangi Mouza.
Around 14,000 families, or nearly 52,000 people, have been affected by the floods in the Khumtai Assembly constituency. The district administration has opened 32 relief camps, where around 1,300 people are currently taking shelter.
Rising floodwaters have forced residents of several villages to leave their homes. While some affected families have moved to relief camps, others have remained in their houses, taking shelter on upper floors or elevated areas to protect their belongings and livestock.
Khumtai MLA Mrinal Saikia said the flood situation in Assam has remained severe over the past four to five days, with the rising Dhansiri affecting multiple villages in the constituency.
According to Saikia, more than 1,000 people have been displaced and shifted to relief camps, while some residents have chosen to stay back due to concerns over their household belongings and livestock.
Several villages, including Kadamguri and Rangdoi, have also been affected, with some residents reportedly stranded by the rising waters. Flooding has also disrupted essential infrastructure, including St. Mary’s School.
The impact of the floods has extended to other parts of Assam, including Nazira, Sivasagar, Charaideo and Mangaldoi, with several areas along the Dhansiri River also witnessing rising water levels.
The district administration is continuing to monitor the situation, while rescue and relief teams are working to reach people in inundated and vulnerable areas.
