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On Saturday, Power Minister Abu Taher Mondal conducted a field visit to assess the aftermath of recent floods and landslides in West Garo Hills. Touring relief camps in Dalu and nearby areas, Mondal sought to evaluate the situation firsthand and engage directly with affected families. The district administration, in collaboration with the Block Development Officer […]
Guwahati – Guwahati faced severe flooding on Monday, August 5, as torrential rains inundated the city, causing major disruptions. The heavy rainfall led to widespread waterlogging, affecting peripheral roads and resulting in extended traffic jams and delays. Many residents, including students and office workers, found themselves stranded due to the flooding. Pranoy Sharma recounted his […]
Amidst the persistent flood crisis in Assam, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the expansion of the ‘Anna Bhog Din’ initiative until July 15, 2024. Originally scheduled to operate solely during the initial 10 days of each month, this expansion aims to provide continuous support by distributing rice grains to eligible beneficiaries across […]
Guwahati, Assam: The flood situation in Assam has worsened significantly, affecting 14 districts and impacting a total of 2,70,628 residents, according to official reports. Heavy rainfall, averaging 21.6 mm across the state, has exacerbated the crisis, leading to widespread inundation and distress among local communities. Authorities have issued flood warnings across 41 Revenue Circles and […]
Pasang Dorjee Sona, former Speaker of the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, undertook a comprehensive inspection of crucial construction projects in Tawang on June 31. His visit focused on evaluating the ongoing development of the new campus for DK Government College and the construction of the Office of the 2nd Arunachal Pradesh Battalion, National Cadet Corps […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed profound sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences following the tragic death of five Indian Army soldiers in a flash flood incident during a training exercise in Ladakh’s Daulat Beg Oldie area. Describing the incident as “unfortunate,” CM Sarma conveyed his sympathies to the families of the deceased soldiers and […]
Karimganj district in Assam is facing severe flooding, resulting in the closure of 270 schools, out of which 93 have been transformed into temporary relief camps to accommodate displaced individuals. District Commissioner Mridul Yadav has announced that these affected schools will remain closed until June 29, 2024. Despite the widespread disruption caused by the floods, […]
Amidst ongoing monsoon havoc, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has declared a state of emergency as the Kushiyara river in Karimganj breaches its danger mark, triggering widespread flooding across the state. As of June 23, 2024, the calamity has impacted over 1 lakh residents in 10 districts, 27 revenue circles, and 968 villages. Chief […]
The flood situation in Assam has worsened significantly, with over four lakh people affected across 19 districts, according to the latest bulletin from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The update also reported one additional casualty, bringing the total death toll from this year’s floods, landslides, and storms to 36. ASDMA’s bulletin highlighted that […]
The ongoing floods in Assam have already impacted lakhs of people across the state, with the situation in Nagaon district reaching a critical level. Floodwaters have submerged 35 villages and caused widespread devastation, inundating 1,089 hectares of crop area and leading to significant agricultural losses. Local residents are facing severe hardships as they struggle to […]