Floods in Assam claim five more lives; over 1.73 lakh displaced

All the casualties took place in Barak Valley region — three in Cachar and one each in Hailakandi and Karimganj districts.

Published on: Jun 17, 2018, 19:22:24 IST

By Utpal Parashar, Guwahati

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The floods in Assam claimed five more lives in Assam on Sunday, taking the total number of deaths to nine.

Villagers carry clean water as they wade across flood-affected areas at Nilambazar village, in Karimganj on Sunday. (PTI)

All the casualties took place in Barak Valley region — three in Cachar and one each in Hailakandi and Karimganj districts.

The number of affected districts came down to six — Karbi Anglong West, Hojai, Golaghat, Hailakandi, Karimganj and Cachar — from seven and the number of flood-submerged villages stood at 673.

According to state disaster management authority, over 4.48 lakh people are affected and more than 1.73 lakh displaced are taking shelter in 481 relief camps.

A total of 6,153 marooned people were rescued by NDRF and SDRF teams in Karimganj, Hailkandi and Cachar districts.

Several major rivers in the state continued to flow above the danger mark. The Brahmaputra was flowing above the danger level at Neematighat and Dhansiri at Numaligarh. Kapili, Barak, Katakhal and Kushiyara rivers also crossed the red mark at seven places.

A total crop area of 1,512 hectares continued to remain affected. Over two lakh domestic animals, including poultry, were also affected by the flood.

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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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