Heavy Rain Pushes Brahmaputra River Above Danger Mark
The Assam Floods 2025 have reached dangerous levels. Continuous rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam raised the water level of the Brahmaputra River. On July 18, the river crossed the danger mark in Dibrugarh, Jorhat, and Dhubri. Villages got submerged. Roads and fields disappeared under water.
28 Districts Face Severe Flood Impact
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 28 districts are now affected. Over 10 lakh people lost access to clean water, electricity, and transport. Villages like Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Majuli, and Barpeta faced the worst impact. Farmlands are underwater. Bridges and culverts collapsed in several places.
Relief Camps Open Across the State
The government opened over 400 relief camps in safe zones. People rushed to these shelters for safety. Each camp provides clean drinking water, food, and basic medicines. Schools and colleges in flood-hit districts remain closed. Many students now stay in the camps with their families.
Evacuation Underway as Rivers Rise
Rescue teams from the NDRF, SDRF, and Indian Army remain active across the affected zones. Boats carry people from rooftops and stranded buses. Helicopters dropped food packets in unreachable villages. Authorities warned residents living near riverbanks to leave immediately.
Chief Minister Monitors Situation on Ground
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited relief camps in Nagaon and Morigaon. He met displaced families and promised more support. The CM said, “We stand with every affected citizen. Relief and rescue will continue till normal life returns.” He ordered 24×7 control rooms in every district headquarters.
Central Government Sends Support
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Assam CM. The Centre released ₹250 crore as emergency flood relief. Additional NDRF teams were airlifted from Kolkata to Guwahati. Special trains carry drinking water tanks, medicines, and dry food to the affected regions.
Floods Destroy Crops and Livelihoods
Over 1.5 lakh hectares of paddy fields are now under floodwater. Farmers say the entire Kharif crop is lost. Fish farms also suffered. Livestock drowned in several places. In Majuli alone, more than 600 cows and goats died. People now face food shortage and economic loss.
Fishermen and Daily Wage Workers Struggle Most
Floodwater ruined fishing boats, nets, and houses. Daily wage workers now sit idle. They have no work or income. Many shifted to relief camps, depending only on state support. Several NGOs started community kitchens to feed them.
Rail and Road Connectivity Cut Off
Roads connecting Tezpur, Silchar, and Dibrugarh collapsed under pressure from fast-flowing water. Train services between Upper and Lower Assam stopped. Guwahati railway station remains functional but saw delays. Airports in Jorhat and Dibrugarh continue operations but face challenges.
Power Cuts Add to Trouble
Floods damaged electricity poles in many rural areas. Transformers exploded in low-lying zones. Mobile towers stopped working. Power supply remains cut off in more than 300 villages. People charge phones at relief camps and community halls.
Children, Women, and Elderly Need Special Care
Doctors deployed to camps said children and elderly suffer the most. Cases of skin disease, fever, and diarrhea are rising. Pregnant women need urgent attention. District health officers requested more medical kits and staff. Volunteers travel with mobile health units in remote areas.
Vaccination Drives Begin in Camps
To prevent disease, the health department started vaccination drives. Children receive tetanus and hepatitis doses. Water purification tablets get distributed daily. Medical vans move from camp to camp checking for infections and providing basic care.
Brahmaputra River Remains Unpredictable
The Brahmaputra continues to swell. New rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh may worsen the situation. Meteorologists from IMD warned of more rainfall over the next three days. People must remain alert and avoid travel in flood zones.
Experts Link Flood Intensity to Climate Change
Experts say the flood pattern is changing. Rainfall increased, but it now falls in short, intense bursts. This raises river levels rapidly. Deforestation and loss of wetlands also reduced natural water flow. Urban areas get flooded faster now than before.
Environmentalists Call for Flood Management Reform
Activists demanded proper embankments, better drainage, and wetland protection. They want scientific study of flood-prone zones. Several groups urge for regular desilting of rivers. According to them, short-term relief is not enough. Assam needs a permanent flood solution.
Disaster Preparedness Needs Upgrade
While relief is ongoing, experts say Assam must upgrade its early warning system. Drones, digital flood maps, and community radios can improve response. School students should learn flood safety as part of their curriculum. Every village needs rescue kits and trained volunteers.
Public Helps Each Other in Flood Crisis
Citizens across Assam started local rescue efforts. Youths from Morigaon rescued a group of elderly people from a submerged house. In Lakhimpur, students converted their school into a shelter. In Dibrugarh, traders donated food and water to camps.
NGOs and Religious Groups Join Hands
Several NGOs including Goonj and North East Relief Trust joined hands with local groups. Temples and churches opened halls for the homeless. Gurudwaras provided langar meals in Nagaon and Goalpara. Many locals offered space and transport to the displaced.
Schools Postpone Exams, Shift to Online Classes
Due to flood damage, many schools postponed exams. Some private schools switched to online classes where internet works. Government schools in rural areas may resume classes next month. Teachers started sending worksheets to students in shelters.
Assam Government Plans Post-Flood Aid Package
The state finance department is working on a post-flood rehabilitation package. It will include crop loss compensation, house rebuilding help, and livestock aid. A final report will go to the central government in August.
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