Flood condition deteriorates in Assam; over half a million people affected in 22 districts

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated further on Tuesday with over half a million people (573,938) in 22 districts of the state affected, officials said

Updated on: Aug 31, 2021, 23:16:54 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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The flood situation in Assam deteriorated further on Tuesday with over half a million people (573,938) in 22 districts of the state affected, officials said.

Nearly 40,000 hectares of crop area have also been affected due to inundation in the affected districts. (ANI)

According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), a total of 1278 villages and localities in 61 revenue circles of the state are hit by flooding. Nalbari (110,000), Darrang (109,000) and Lakhimpur (108,000) are the worst affected of all districts.

One child died due to drowning in Morigaon during the past 24 hours, taking the total number of those deceased this season to three. A total of 4009 persons displaced by floods are taking shelter in relief camps in seven affected districts.

Nearly 40,000 hectares of crop area have also been affected due to inundation in the affected districts. Portions of 50 roads in seven districts remained submerged or got damaged due to flooding and over 350,000 domestic animals and poultry have also been affected, the ASDMA report mentioned.

Nearly 70% area of the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) spread over 430 sq km continued to remain inundated on Tuesday. According to details released by KNPTR authorities, 9 animals of the park (7 hog deers and 2 swamp deers) have died till now due to flood-related incidents.

A total of 153 of the 223 anti-poaching camps located inside the park remained inundated. One camp has been vacated due to excessive flooding.

On Tuesday, KNPTR personnel rescued a 10-day old male rhino calf from the central range of the park. The weak and debilitated calf, which got separated from its mother, has been sent to the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) for treatment and rehabilitation.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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