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Assam State Teams Up with CivicDataLab to Strengthen Data-Driven Disaster Management Strategies

In a significant move to combat extreme weather events like floods, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CivicDataLab (CDL). The partnership, established on Wednesday, focuses on enhancing data-driven initiatives aimed at mitigating and adapting to climate-related challenges. The collaboration seeks to optimize government resource allocation […]

Jul 31, 2024 Read more

Kampur inundated in Assam as Kopili River flows over dangerous levels

Guwahati: The situation of flooding in Kampur of Assam remains perilous on Sunday with the Kopili River flowing above the danger level. According to reports, the Kopili River is flowing above its danger limits due to the unfavourable weather and heavy rains. Kampur has been flooded as a result of the Khandong dam’s dam gates […]

Jun 18, 2023 Read more

ASDMA improves flood preparedness As Brahmaputra water level rises

Guwahati: The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) is actively strengthening flood preparedness as a result of the Brahmaputra River’s rising water level caused by days of incessant rainfall. The Central Water Commission, all district agencies, and all Deputy Commissioners (DC) have been given formal permission to share data from neighbouring countries, according to Gyanendra […]

Jun 18, 2023 Read more

Over 34,000 People Affected in 11 Districts by Assam Floods

Guwahati: Flash floods in 11 Assam districts have affected over 5000 more people in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of affected individuals to over 34,000 as nonstop rain inundates fresh areas. According to the daily flood report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the majority of rivers, including the Brahmaputra, […]

Jun 17, 2023 Read more

Assam Floods: Over 21,000 People Affected In 4 Districts

Guwahati: About 21,000 persons in four districts in Assam have been impacted by the initial floods. This was informed by Assam Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Wednesday. Nearly 21,000 people in four districts in Assam have been affected in the first spell of flood, informed Assam Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Wednesday. 20,768 people, including […]

Jun 15, 2023 Read more

Storm Leaves Trail Of Destruction In Assam’s Majuli

Guwahati: Residents’ properties in Majuli of Assam have experienced a significant property damage as a result of a devastating thunderstorm. A severe storm devastated No. 2 Karhal Gaon in Majuli of Assam and left a path of devastation in its wake. Many local families have experienced significant property loss as a result of the storm. […]

May 21, 2023 Read more

Storm Leaves Trail Of Destruction in Assam’s Teok

Guwahati: Several houses were destroyed and there was a power outage in the area as a result of the devastating storm that struck Teok in Jorhat of Assam on Thursday night. Majkuri Village suffered significant loss as a result of the storm’s destruction of a 100-year-old banyan tree. The storm caused great destruction to valuable […]

Apr 28, 2023 Read more

Storm Kills Man in Assam’s Namrup

Guwahati: In yet another tragic incident, a man was allegedly killed in a storm while riding his motorcycle at Dibrugarh district of Assam. The incident took place at Namrup Nigam Tinali of the district. The biker reportedly lost control of his vehicle during the violent storm and collided with a tree and then fell to […]

Apr 24, 2023 Read more

Assam: Massive Hailstorm Hits Dibrugarh

Guwahati: Around 67 villages in Dibrugarh in upper Assam were damaged on Sunday evening by a massive hailstorm. The number of affected villages may increase as reports are still coming in. There were power outages as a result of the hailstorm damaging electric poles and uprooting numerous big trees throughout the community. Repair work is […]

Apr 04, 2023 Read more