Photo: Assam floods force daily life to resort to boats | Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Photo: Assam floods force daily life to resort to boats

Updated On Aug 24, 2017 01:11 PM IST

Reeling in the aftermath, rickety boats and rafts often made from banana trunks held together by ropes are the only resort for people affected by the floodwaters of Assam as most land based infrastructure has either been washed away or taken significant hits.

1 / 9
Successive waves of floods have wreaked havoc in the state of Assam, breaching the banks of the Brahmaputra inundating the low lying plains in the valley. Reeling with the aftermath, rickety boats and rafts often made from banana trunks held together by ropes are the only resort for those affected. From rescue and medical relief to even temporary schools, boats are the only means of getting by before floodwaters recede and normalcy is re-established. (Anupam Nath/AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 24, 2017 01:11 PM IST

Successive waves of floods have wreaked havoc in the state of Assam, breaching the banks of the Brahmaputra inundating the low lying plains in the valley. Reeling with the aftermath, rickety boats and rafts often made from banana trunks held together by ropes are the only resort for those affected. From rescue and medical relief to even temporary schools, boats are the only means of getting by before floodwaters recede and normalcy is re-established. (Anupam Nath/AP)

2 / 9
Indian medical officials of the Jhargaon Public Health Centre (PHC) distribute medicines to villagers in the flood affected area of Morigaon district, Assam. Floodwaters have killed at least 154 and displaced more than 14 lakh people so far. (Biju Boro/AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 24, 2017 01:11 PM IST

Indian medical officials of the Jhargaon Public Health Centre (PHC) distribute medicines to villagers in the flood affected area of Morigaon district, Assam. Floodwaters have killed at least 154 and displaced more than 14 lakh people so far. (Biju Boro/AFP)

3 / 9
Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Sunday said 15 of the state’s 33 districts continue to be flood-affected with 46,365 people still lodged in 2,227 relief camps. (Anuwar Hazarika/REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 24, 2017 01:11 PM IST

Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Sunday said 15 of the state’s 33 districts continue to be flood-affected with 46,365 people still lodged in 2,227 relief camps. (Anuwar Hazarika/REUTERS)

4 / 9
While classes in affected schools have remained disrupted for weeks now, many have resorted to ‘floating schools’ where classes are held on boats for two hours every afternoon. The boat travels to the three ‘chars’ to pick students up from their marooned homes. (HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 24, 2017 01:11 PM IST

While classes in affected schools have remained disrupted for weeks now, many have resorted to ‘floating schools’ where classes are held on boats for two hours every afternoon. The boat travels to the three ‘chars’ to pick students up from their marooned homes. (HT PHOTO)

5 / 9
There are over 2,000 villages located on the ‘chars’ of the Brahmaputra and its tributaries. Over 68% of residents in these villages live below the poverty line and face problems related to erosion and flooding. (Anuwar Hazarika/REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 24, 2017 01:11 PM IST

There are over 2,000 villages located on the ‘chars’ of the Brahmaputra and its tributaries. Over 68% of residents in these villages live below the poverty line and face problems related to erosion and flooding. (Anuwar Hazarika/REUTERS)

6 / 9
Owing to strong currents aquatic fish are often swept away from their natural habitats into villages and cities leading to rise in more opportunities for the fishing community. The first wave of floods which ended mid-July together with the second wave of flood as on Sunday have led to 500 wildlife casualties. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 24, 2017 01:11 PM IST

Owing to strong currents aquatic fish are often swept away from their natural habitats into villages and cities leading to rise in more opportunities for the fishing community. The first wave of floods which ended mid-July together with the second wave of flood as on Sunday have led to 500 wildlife casualties. (PTI)

7 / 9
A child has his meal on a boat at a flood affected village in Morigaon district of Assam. Though the situation is said to be improving the Brahmaputra continues to flow above the danger mark at two places --Neematighat in Jorhat district and Dhubri. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 24, 2017 01:11 PM IST

A child has his meal on a boat at a flood affected village in Morigaon district of Assam. Though the situation is said to be improving the Brahmaputra continues to flow above the danger mark at two places --Neematighat in Jorhat district and Dhubri. (PTI)

8 / 9
Villagers along with their cattle commute by a boat at a flood-hit village in Assam. Multiple trains were cancelled and the road transport have taken a major hit as eight major roads have been washed away terminating bus services and leaving the villagers with boats as their sole means of transportation. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 24, 2017 01:11 PM IST

Villagers along with their cattle commute by a boat at a flood-hit village in Assam. Multiple trains were cancelled and the road transport have taken a major hit as eight major roads have been washed away terminating bus services and leaving the villagers with boats as their sole means of transportation. (PTI)

9 / 9
The state government has acknowledged that this year’s floods have been the worst in recent years in terms of loss of human lives as well as damage to infrastructure. (Anuwar Hazarika/REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 24, 2017 01:11 PM IST

The state government has acknowledged that this year’s floods have been the worst in recent years in terms of loss of human lives as well as damage to infrastructure. (Anuwar Hazarika/REUTERS)

SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On