Assam Floods

PM Sad About 22-Year-Old's Tweet But Not By Assam Floods: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Assembly Assam | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 21, 2021

Launching a frontal attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday alleged he is sad about a tweet by a 22-year- old woman but not for the flood-ravaged people of Assam.

3.17 Lakh People Affected As Assam Faces Third Wave Of Floods

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Tuesday September 29, 2020

With heavy rain for the last few days, Assam is facing its third wave of floods this year amid the pandemic.

Heavy Rain In Assam, State Faces Third Wave Of Floods This Year

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday September 28, 2020

With heavy rain for the last few days ,Assam is experiencing its third wave of flood this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Hit By Covid Lockdown, Floods, Rain, Assam Tea Growers Eye Price Rise

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday August 24, 2020

This year has been tough on the Assam's tea gardens producing the strong liquor tea. First, it was the lockdown, then floods and then incessant rains in Upper Assam, which, according to industry estimates, together account for a production loss of close to 40 per cent.

"True Friend Of Assam": Akshay Kumar Donates Rs 1 Crore For Flood Relief

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 18, 2020

Actor Akshay Kumar has donated Rs 1 crore for flood relief in Assam, where lakhs of people are reeling under the impact of the deluge.

3 Districts In Assam Flooded; 11,900 People Affected

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 18, 2020

Three districts of Assam -Dhemaji, Lakhimpur and Baksa are still inundated and 11,900 people are reeling under the impact of the flood on Monday, an official bulletin said.

Bihar Flood Situation Grim, Over 81.5 Lakh In 16 Districts Affected

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 17, 2020

The flood situation in Bihar remained grim Monday with water level in the Ganga continuing to rise, while heavy rains disrupted normal life in parts of the country, and at least seven persons drowned in inundated water bodies in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Flash Floods In Assam's Lakhimpur, Dhemaji Districts Leave 30,000 Affected

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Friday August 14, 2020

After a brief lull, flash floods have once again hit the flood-prone Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts of Assam, affecting nearly 30,000 people on Friday.

Death Count Due To Floods Rises To 110 In Assam

India News | ANI | Thursday August 13, 2020

The death count due to the floods in Assam has risen to 110 while more than 56 lakh people have been affected by the deluge so far.

Flood Waters Recede In Most Parts Of Assam, 3 Districts Remain Submerged

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 12, 2020

Dhemaji, Baksa and Morigaon districts of Assam continued to remain submerged on Wednesday, even as floodwaters receded from most parts of the state, according to an official bulletin.

#AssamAgainstEIA: University Students Campaign Against Draft Environmental Impact Assessment Norms

Education | Written by Mridusmita Deka | Monday August 3, 2020

The campaign by All Assamese Students’ Association aims to spread awareness and voice their opinion against the draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) norms.

Brahmaputra Dredging, Embankments' Repair Top Assam's Flood Fight List

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Monday August 3, 2020

With the floodwaters in Assam receding, the state government has decided to prioritise the mending of the breached embankments and fast-tracking land rehabilitation for those who have lost their lands to flood and erosion.

Newborn Rhino Rescued In Assam's Flood-Hit Kaziranga

India News | ANI | Sunday August 2, 2020

A four-day-old rhino calf was rescued in the Kaziranga National Park staff on Sunday where floods have caused massive damage to life and property.

After Floods, Parts Of Assam Battle Massive Riverbank Erosion

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Saturday August 1, 2020

The Brahmaputra river has turned 51-year-old Prafulla Saharia into a refugee. In 2007, it eroded his village Malhu, his home and 70 bighas of farm land. Since then, erosion forced him to move home thrice. The daily wage labourer now fears village Lengeribori, where is now staying, will be gobbled up by the swollen Brahmaputra any day.

Flood Waters Recede In One Assam District; 21 Others Still Inundated

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 31, 2020

The flood waters in Assam ebbed from another district on Friday, even as 21 continued to be submerged with one life lost and 10.83 lakh people affected by the deluge, said an official bulletin.