The Bajali district of Assam is facing a severe flood situation with nearly 2.61 lakh people affected in 196 villages. The floodwaters of the Pahumara River have submerged many villages in the Pathsala area. The situation is such that the Swahid Madan Rauta Sub-Divisional Civil Hospital in Pathsala has been submerged and all the patients have been shifted to other hospitals for treatment. Furthermore, the floodwaters have breached a large portion of the embankment at Medhikuchi village, washing away several houses.
The affected villagers are taking shelter on roads, embankments, and highlands. Reports suggest that the floodwaters have submerged 297.30 hectares of cropland in the Bajali district. In addition, the floodwaters have damaged a bridge in the Kumarikata area of Tamulpur, Assam.
The Kokrajhar district of Assam is also facing a similar situation with the floodwaters of the Madati River washing away a wooden bridge in the Gossaigaon area on Thursday.
The flood situation in Assam has created havoc with people losing their homes and crops being destroyed. The government is taking necessary steps to provide shelter and relief material to the affected villagers.
It is important for the government to take quick and effective measures to provide relief to the affected people. The situation demands immediate attention as the monsoon season has just begun and with the possibility of more rains to come, the situation could worsen if proper steps are not taken. The state needs to work towards a long-term solution to this recurring issue to ensure the safety and security of its citizens.
Natural calamities like floods have a huge impact on people’s lives, homes, and livelihoods. It is the responsibility of the government to ensure that proper measures are taken to help people during such times of crisis. With the situation in Assam being severe, it is important for the government to take swift action to provide relief to the affected people.
