Assam Floods

1 More Person Dies As 7 Districts Are Affected By Assam Floods

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 11, 2017

The floods in Assam claimed one more life as the deluge inundated two new districts today, taking the total number of affected districts to seven.

6 Districts In Assam Still Affected By Floods

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 7, 2017

Six districts of Assam remained affected in the floods yesterday even as the number of people suffering in the deluge reduced to 62,356 from 45,000 yesterday, according to a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.

Bihar Floods Claim Over 150 Lives, Nearly 1 Crore Affected

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 20, 2017

The number of deaths in flood in Bihar rose to 153 today while those marooned in 17 districts of the state crossed the one crore mark, even as the Army was called in for relief and rescue operations in deluge-hit eastern Uttar Pradesh districts adjoining Nepal.

Farmers' Peace Stripped Away Along With Crops In Assam Floods

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday August 19, 2017

The floods have taken away a lot from Assam this year, particularly from its farmers. Over one lakh hectares of standing crop across the state has been washed away, spelling losses of around 163 crores for the agricultural sector.

Number Of Dead Rises To 153 In Bihar, As Floods Sweep The Nation

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 19, 2017

The number of dead climbed to 153 in the Bihar floods today while those marooned in 17 districts of the state crossed the 1 crore mark, even as the Army was called in for relief and rescue operations in deluge-hit eastern Uttar Pradesh districts adjoining Nepal.

Over 140 Animals Found Dead In Flood-Hit Kaziranga National Park

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 18, 2017

The second wave of floods in Assam has inundated 80 per cent of the 481 sq km area of the Kaziranga National Park and claimed the lives of over 140 animals, including seven rhinos.

Despite Funds, Assam's Flood Fight Is Difficult

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Friday August 18, 2017

Dimbeshwar Das of Koilajhari village in Assam's flood-ravaged Morigaon district, about 150 km away from Guwahati, has been living on the village road for more than a month after the second wave of floods displaced him. The second flood wave isn't allowing the 47-year-old to return home, which may have been destroyed.

Sarbananda Sonowal Rushes To Delhi To Discuss Flood Problem With PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 16, 2017

Following the third spell of devastating flood hitting the state, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today rushed to the National Capital to discuss the problem with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Assam Flood Turns Critical: Three More Dead, 32 Lakh Hit

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 15, 2017

The floods in Assam on Monday claimed three more lives, taking the total deaths count to 102, and hit nearly 32 lakh people in 25 districts, besides snapping rail connectivity to the Northeast.

40 Lakh Hit As Flood Ravages Assam, Bihar, PM Narendra Modi Assures All Help: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Monday August 14, 2017

As Assam and Bihar struggle with floods unleashed by unprecedented rains that have killed many and affected lakhs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised all help to flood-hit states. Nearly 20 lakh have been severely hit in Bihar. The second wave of floods in Assam within a month has affected over 22 lakh. The flood situation is likely to worse...

'Double Standards': The Lesser-Known Flood Struggle In Assam

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday August 14, 2017

Lucky Madhua, his wife and daughter brave strong currents of floodwaters to reach a nearby relief camp in Khungkhrajhora village 15 km away from the India-Bhutan border in Assam's Chirang district, about 250 km away from Guwahati. For 44-year-old Lucky, it seems an annual affair.

Northeast Rail Link Cut, Lakhs Displaced In Assam, Bihar Flood: 10 Points

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Manish Kumar, Edited by Arun Nair | Monday August 14, 2017

Heavy rain in the entire Himalayan region have triggered floods in Assam and Bihar. The northeastern state has been the worst hit - 15 people have died in the last four days and nearly 23 lakh have been displaced. The rail link to northeast India from the rest of the country has been severed. Water levels in the Brahmaputra and several other rivers...

9 Rhinos Among 124 Animals Dead In Kaziranga Flood

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 4, 2017

The recent floods in Assam have claimed the lives of 124 animals, including nine rhinos, in Kaziranga National Park (KNP).

Rahul Gandhi Visits Flood Affected Lakhimpur In Assam

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 3, 2017

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi today visited Assam's Lakhimpur district which is the worst affected in the flood-ravaged state.

PM Modi To Visit Flood-Hit Assam Today, May Announce Special Package

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday August 1, 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam today to review the damage caused by the recent floods in the state and the relief measures being taken, the PM's office said in a tweet on Monday. PM Modi's proposed visit comes amid criticism by Opposition parties alleging that Centre was apathetic towards the flood situation in the north-eastern stat...