Assam floods: Over 33% of flood deaths in 8.82% area
5 months, 1 week ago

Assam floods: Over 33% of flood deaths in 8.82% area

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI More than 33% of the people who died in two waves of floods in Assam since May were from Barak Valley comprising 8.82% of the State’s total geographical area. The death of two more people – both in the Kamrup district – has been listed separately under the category of urban floods while two others died in a rain-induced landslide close to Assam’s border with Meghalaya. 14.39 lakh people affected An ASDMA spokesperson said 14.39 lakh people remain affected across 27 flood-hit districts of Assam with 45,620 of them taking refuge in 209 relief camps. Forest officials said 51 of the park’s 233 anti-poaching camps remain inundated up to 5 ft. On Wednesday, the tiger reserve authorities reported the death of four more animals – all hog deer.

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Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps

Al Jazeera  

The Indian Air Force flies more than 200 rescue officers and 30 tonnes of emergency aid to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states. Intense monsoon rains and floods in India’s southern states have killed at least 25 people, with thousands rescued and taken to relief camps, officials say. According to local media reports, the Telangana government has also urged India’s federal …

At least 13 killed after floods in eastern Bangladesh affect 4.5 million people
4 months ago

At least 13 killed after floods in eastern Bangladesh affect 4.5 million people

Hindustan Times  

Flooding in 12 districts of Bangladesh has affected more than 4.5 million people, adding to the pressure on the interim government led by Nobel laurate Muhammad Yunus, which is grappling with a host of political and economic challenges. The latest report from Bangladesh’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said five rivers in the eastern part of the country were flowing …

Tripura floods: 22 killed, two missing; 65,400 people rendered homeless
4 months ago

Tripura floods: 22 killed, two missing; 65,400 people rendered homeless

Hindustan Times  

The death toll due to floods in Tripura rose to 22 on Thursday with 10 more casualties in the last 24 hours, as floods triggered by heavy, incessant rainfall rendered over 65,000 people homeless with two people missing, according to the Relief, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Department of the state government. NDRF personnel evacuate people from a flood-affected area following …

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states
5 months ago

Govt extends financial support for flood mitigation in five states

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced financial assistance for Bihar, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim for the damage caused by floods and other natural calamities. Our government, through the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme and other sources, will provide financial support for projects with estimated cost of ₹11,500 crore such as the Kosi-Mechi intrastate link and 20 other ongoing and …

Assam flood situation continues to improve, water receding fast
5 months ago

Assam flood situation continues to improve, water receding fast

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam improved on July 19, with water levels receding across the State,” officials said. According to a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 18, 2,72,037 people across 695 villages in 31 revenue circles of 13 districts are currently affected. Currently, 12,929 displaced people are housed in 62 relief camps, with 14 relief …

Assam relaxes flood-related restrictions on vehicular movement near Kaziranga
5 months, 1 week ago

Assam relaxes flood-related restrictions on vehicular movement near Kaziranga

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced the relaxation of restrictions on vehicular movements on highways near the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve citing improvement in the flood situation. “In view of the improvement in the overall flood situation, from today, light motor vehicles and buses will be allowed to move through the Kaziranga section of the …

Assam flood situation improving as water level recedes
5 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood situation improving as water level recedes

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam continued to improve significantly on July 15 as water level has been receding fast from different parts of the State, officials said. Meanwhile, a report by Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 14 night said that one person each died in Karimganj and Nilambazar revenue circles of Karimganj district. The report said more than …

Assam flood situation improves, death toll rises to 109
5 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood situation improves, death toll rises to 109

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam continued to improve significantly on Monday as water level has been receding fast from different parts of the state, officials said. Meanwhile, a report by Assam State Disaster Management Authority on Sunday night said that one person each died in Karimganj and Nilambazar revenue circles of Karimganj district. The report said more than 5,97,600 …

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help
5 months, 1 week ago

Flood situation: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of Assam, UP, Gujarat, assures central help

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday spoke to chief ministers of Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat to review the flood situation in their respective states. While speaking to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the telephone, he enquired about the flood situation in the state. Shah speaks to Yogi Shah in conversation with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi …

Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast
5 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood situation continues to improve; water receding fast

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam continued to improve on July 14 as water level is receding fast across the State,” officials said. Meanwhile, a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 13 said that one person died at Gogamukh revenue circle of Dhemaji district. The report said more than 8,40,000 people are hit due to the floods …

Assam floods: More than 12.33 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 23 districts
5 months, 1 week ago

Assam floods: More than 12.33 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 23 districts

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam remained grim on July 13 even though the water levels have started receding in many parts of the State,” officials said. Meanwhile, a report by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on July 12 said that seven more people lost their lives and more than 12.33 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 23 …

Assam flood situation remains grim, nearly 14 lakh affected
5 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood situation remains grim, nearly 14 lakh affected

India TV News  

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday as the number of inundated districts increased to 26 and major rivers flowed above the danger mark in multiple locations, an official bulletin said. Cachar, Barpeta, Kamrup, Nagaon, Dhubri, Darrang, Biswanath, Golaghat, Goalpara, Hailakandi, Sivsagar, Dibrugarh, Morigaon, Tinsukia and Nalbari were among the 26 inundated districts, the Assam State Disaster Management …

Assam flood situation improves marginally; 17 lakh affected in 26 districts
5 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood situation improves marginally; 17 lakh affected in 26 districts

The Hindu  

“The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on July 10 with water levels of major rivers showing a receding trend, reducing the affected population to 1.7 million across 26 districts,” according to an official bulletin. Seven deaths were reported on July 9 with two in Cachar and one each in Dhubri, Dhemaji, South Salmara, Nagaon and Sivasagar, according to the …

Assam flood waters recede; death toll reaches 79
5 months, 1 week ago

Assam flood waters recede; death toll reaches 79

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam eased a bit over the last 24 hours but left seven people dead. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the flood-related death toll since May reached 79 on Tuesday. Moreover, 48,021 people are currently taking shelter in 240 relief camps,” she said, adding that 39,870.3 hectares of cropland remained submerged. Forest guards patrolling …

Why Assam reels under devastating floods every year? EXPLAINED
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Assam reels under devastating floods every year? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Assam has witnessed unprecedented floods this year. Prominent reasons of floods Natural reasons: Heavy rains in upper reaches: Assam is one of the most flood-prone states and one of many reasons is its topography. Southwest monsoon: Among other reasons, which also pertains to rains is that the southwest monsoon bring heavy rainfall in the state that leads to a rise …

Assam floods: Governor says more casualties, more areas affected this year
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: Governor says more casualties, more areas affected this year

Hindustan Times  

Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Tuesday said there have been more casualties this year in floods and large swathes have been affected. Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said there have been more casualties this year in floods and large swathes have been affected. People are always prepared for this situation because the region is always prone to floods owing …

Assam flood situation improves marginally, 18.80 lakh still affected
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood situation improves marginally, 18.80 lakh still affected

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam improved marginally as the number of people reeling under the deluge in 27 districts decreased to around 18.80 lakh, officials said on July 9. The affected population was 18,80,700 in 27 districts as compared to almost 22.75 lakh people suffering from the deluge on Sunday, the officials said. Dhubri with nearly 4.75 lakh people reeling …

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll climbs to 72
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll climbs to 72

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI In receding mode, the floods in Assam claimed six lives on Monday, taking the death toll to 72. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the number of affected districts decreased from 30 on July 6 to 27 on Monday. BJP’s mismanagement, says Rahul Gandhi Earlier in the day, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the extreme devastation caused …

Assam Floods: Chaos Intensifies As Flood Hits Assam, Affects More Than 2.3 Million | ABP LIVE
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam Floods: Chaos Intensifies As Flood Hits Assam, Affects More Than 2.3 Million | ABP LIVE

ABP News  

Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam, causing widespread devastation and affecting millions. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, floods over the past month have claimed 58 lives and impacted 2.3 million people. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported a gradual decrease in the water levels of these rivers. In response to the crisis, the state has established …

Assam flood situation grim; nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood situation grim; nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts

The Hindu  

“Assam’s flood situation remained grim on July 8 with a population of nearly 23 lakh affected in 28 districts as the water level of most rivers continue to flow above the danger mark,” according to an official bulletin. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said all relief camps in flood-affected districts are well maintained and stocked with enough essential items …

Assam Floods: Rahul Gandhi To Meet Affected Families Today, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour On ABP News
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam Floods: Rahul Gandhi To Meet Affected Families Today, Watch Big Updates Of The Hour On ABP News

ABP News  

Assam Flood: Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam at this time. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has reported in its report that in the last one month, 58 people have lost their lives in the state due to floods. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the water level of the rivers is gradually decreasing. Due to the …

Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Leaves For Assam To Visit The Flood Affected Families | ABP News
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Leaves For Assam To Visit The Flood Affected Families | ABP News

ABP News  

Assam Flood: Floods have wreaked havoc in Assam at this time. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority has reported in its report that in the last one month, 58 people have lost their lives in the state due to floods. State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the water level of the rivers is gradually decreasing. Due to the …

8 More People Die as Flood Situation Remains Grim in Assam
5 months, 2 weeks ago

8 More People Die as Flood Situation Remains Grim in Assam

News 18  

Eight more people lost their lives as the flood situation in Assam remained grim on Sunday, an official bulletin said. Two deaths each were reported from Dhubri and Nalbari, and one each from Cachar, Goalpara, Dhemaji and Sivsagar, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority bulletin said. Altogether 22,74,289 people in 3,446 villages of 28 districts were affected by the flood. …

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll reaches 66
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Flood-hit Assam’s death toll reaches 66

The Hindu  

Eight people, including two children, died during the past 24 hours, taking the death toll in two waves of floods in Assam since May to 66. An update provided by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority on Sunday night said the eight people who drowned or were washed away since Saturday evening included three children. They have also been asked …

14 killed, 9 missing following flood and landslide in Nepal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

14 killed, 9 missing following flood and landslide in Nepal

The Hindu  

Lashing rains in Nepal causing flash floods and landslides have killed at least 14 persons across the country, with disaster teams searching for nine missing, police said on July 7. Monsoon rains from June to September bring widespread death and destruction every year across South Asia, but the numbers of fatal floods and landslides have increased in recent years. Parts …

Assam floods: 58 people dead, 23 lakh affected by torrential rain
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: 58 people dead, 23 lakh affected by torrential rain

Hindustan Times  

The floods in Assam over the past month have claimed 58 lives and affected 23 lakh people according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority. Assam floods: 58 people dead, 23 lakh affected by torrential rains Assam is dealing with loss of lives as well as the destruction of infrastructure, road closures, livestock loss and crop damage. Though most rivers …

Fourteen killed in Nepal as monsoon rains cause flooding in South Asia
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Fourteen killed in Nepal as monsoon rains cause flooding in South Asia

Al Jazeera  

At least 14 people have been killed after heavy rains triggered flash floods and landslides across Nepal, with disaster teams searching for nine missing, police said on Sunday. Monsoon rains from June to September bring widespread death and destruction every year across South Asia, but the numbers of fatal floods and landslides have increased in recent years. Parts of Nepal …

Assam flood situation critical with 24 lakh people affected, Rahul Gandhi asks Centre, state to extend support
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood situation critical with 24 lakh people affected, Rahul Gandhi asks Centre, state to extend support

India TV News  

Assam flood: The flood situation in Assam continued to be critical on Saturday, with six more people losing their lives and nearly 2.4 million affected, an official bulletin said. According to the bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the devastating floods claimed the lives of two persons in Charaideo and one each in Goalpara, Morigaon, Sonitpur and …

Heavy rains and floods wreak havoc in N-E states, over 21 lakh affected in Assam
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy rains and floods wreak havoc in N-E states, over 21 lakh affected in Assam

Deccan Chronicle  

Guwahati: Heavy rainfall has caused havoc in northeastern states. Pointing out that over 21 lakh people were affected in Assam, official sources said that at least seven districts of Arunachal Pradesh in the central and eastern parts of the state were cut off due to landslides caused by flash floods. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the …

Assam Floods: 16.5 Lakh People In 29 Districts Affected As Rivers Cross Danger Mark
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam Floods: 16.5 Lakh People In 29 Districts Affected As Rivers Cross Danger Mark

News 18  

Many people have been affected by the ongoing floods in Assam, including the Cachar district. Among these districts, Dhubri is the worst hit, with over 2.23 lakh people suffering. It is followed by Darrang with nearly 1.84 lakh people and Lakhimpur with more than 1.66 lakh people reeling under flood waters. According to an official bulletin by the Press Trust …

Assam floods: 24 lakh hit by Assam floods, two killed in landslide
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: 24 lakh hit by Assam floods, two killed in landslide

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam worsened in the last 24 hours, affecting 24.21 lakh people across 30 of the State’s 35 districts by Friday evening. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said no loss of human lives was recorded from the affected districts although an eight-year-old boy was reported missing in Guwahati.They said two persons, including a male …

Assam: Mother, minor son killed in landslide in Guwahati
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam: Mother, minor son killed in landslide in Guwahati

Hindustan Times  

Silchar: A 35-year-old woman and her 14-year-old son died in Assam’s Guwahati after a massive landslide hit their house in the early hours of Friday, police said. All were taken to the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital, where the doctors declared Rumi and Champak dead, while Rima is undergoing treatment, said police. The District Disaster Management Authority authorities in a …

Assam floods: Brahmaputra above danger mark, CM Himanta says water receding
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: Brahmaputra above danger mark, CM Himanta says water receding

Hindustan Times  

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the flood situation was improving as the water flowing above the danger mark in Brahmaputra river and its tributaries continued to recede.. Chief Minister Sarma has claimed that the Assam flood situation has improved and water is receding, while the SDRF also begins rescues in Hailakandi district CM Sarma, who was …

Weather Update: Mathura To Assam, Entire Country Faces Floods In Early July | ABP News
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Weather Update: Mathura To Assam, Entire Country Faces Floods In Early July | ABP News

ABP News  

Eight people were killed in Assam on Wednesday, taking the death toll to 56. According to a PTI report, more than 16.25 lakh people are reeling under the deluge across 27 districts, an official bulletin stated. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority report said that two persons died in Tezpur revenue circle of Sonitpur district, while one each drowned at …

Assam Floods: 6 more dead in floods as toll mounts to 52; over 21 lakh people affected
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam Floods: 6 more dead in floods as toll mounts to 52; over 21 lakh people affected

The Hindu  

At least six persons, including two children, drowned on Thursday, taking the death toll in two waves of floods in Assam since May to 52. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said the water levels of the Brahmaputra and other rivers dipped marginally on Thursday, but the flood situation continued to be grim with 21.13 lakh forced to …

Assam floods: 10 rivers in spate, over 24 lakh affected, two more dead in landslide
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods: 10 rivers in spate, over 24 lakh affected, two more dead in landslide

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam has remained unchanged with the death toll standing at 52. While no human lives were lost in the floods in the past 24 hours, two persons died and one was injured in an incident of landslide in the Kamrup district. The landslides also affected six villages in the hill district of Dima Hasao. According …

16.5 lakh people hit by Assam floods, toll rises to 56; Kaziranga inundated
5 months, 2 weeks ago

16.5 lakh people hit by Assam floods, toll rises to 56; Kaziranga inundated

New Indian Express  

GUWAHATI: Over 16.50 lakh people in Assam are affected by floods in 29 districts with the major rivers flowing above the danger level in the state. At the famed Kaziranga National Park, a total of 31 animals have died due to drowning, while 82 others have been rescued in the worst deluge in recent years, a park official said. Out …

Floods in north-east leave people dead, extreme rainfall to continue for next 4-5 days
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Floods in north-east leave people dead, extreme rainfall to continue for next 4-5 days

Live Mint  

More than 1.6 million people have been displaced in unabated flooding in the northeast, with Assam and Manipur the hardest hit by incessant rainfall. The weather bureau said two cyclonic circulations over northeast Rajasthan and a trough running from northeast Rajasthan to Bangladesh and over west Jharkhand may cause widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning over east and northeast …

Assam flood situation deteriorates, 16.50 lakh people affected in 29 districts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood situation deteriorates, 16.50 lakh people affected in 29 districts

The Hindu  

The flood situation in Assam further deteriorated with over 16.50 lakh population affected in 29 districts with the major rivers flowing above the danger level across the state on July 4, an official bulletin said. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to visit flood-affected areas in Maligaon, Pandu Port and Temple Ghat areas in Guwahati Metropolitan area on Thursday …

Assam, Manipur floods: 48 killed, thousands evacuated amid heavy rains | Top updates
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam, Manipur floods: 48 killed, thousands evacuated amid heavy rains | Top updates

Hindustan Times  

As heavy rains continue to lash northeastern states, the flood situation in Manipur and Assam remains critical. Heavy rains continue to lash both Assam and Manipur, and the India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for all northeastern states this week. Army, Assam Rifles, state police, Manipur Fire Service, NDRF and SDRF personnel, and local volunteers used boats to …

Assam flood update: 31 animals dead, 82 rescued in Kaziranga National Park
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood update: 31 animals dead, 82 rescued in Kaziranga National Park

India TV News  

In the wake of the worst deluge in recent years, Kaziranga National Park has reported the death of 31 animals due to drowning, while 82 others have been rescued, a park official said on Thursday. Rescue efforts Forest officials have successfully rescued 73 hog deer, two otters, two sambar deer, a scops owl, one rhino calf, an Indian hare, and …

Assam floods claim 8 more lives, death toll 46
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam floods claim 8 more lives, death toll 46

The Hindu  

GUWAHATI The second wave of floods in Assam claimed the lives of eight people — the most in a 24-hour phase — on Wednesday, taking the death toll since May to 46. Officials of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said eight people, including a woman in Sonitpur district and a child in Darrang district, drowned during the past 24 …

Assam flood situation remains critical, over 11.5 lakh people affected
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Assam flood situation remains critical, over 11.5 lakh people affected

The Hindu  

Assam continues to grapple with a severe flood crisis, affecting 11.50 lakh people across 23 districts, as the water level of major rivers, including the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, flowing above the danger mark, an official report said. On July 2, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Golaghat district following a breach of embankments, inspected flood-hit areas, interacted with the …

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Assam floods: Gaurav Gogoi urges immediate NDRF deployment, asks Jal shakti minister to visit

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday urged the Centre to rush a team of the National Disaster Relief Force to his flood-affected state of Assam due to the heavy rains that have inundated it for the past several days. Gaurav Gogoi is an MP from Jorhat Lok Sabha seat in Assam Gogoi, the parliamentarian from Jorhat, also requested that the …

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India's northeast kill at least 16 people
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India's northeast kill at least 16 people

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Floods and landslides triggered by …

40-yr-old man, infant son killed after house collapses in Assam after heavy rainfall
5 months, 3 weeks ago

40-yr-old man, infant son killed after house collapses in Assam after heavy rainfall

Hindustan Times  

A 40-year-old man and his 6-month-old son died in Assam’s Cachar district on Tuesday morning after their house collapsed due to heavy rainfall, officials said. The officials of District Disaster Management Authority, Cachar said that two of the four victims were rescued alive, including the infant’s mother. 35 deaths were recorded in the state due to floods till July 1 …

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s northeast kill at least 16 people
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in India’s northeast kill at least 16 people

Associated Press  

GUWAHATI, India — Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains have killed at least 16 people over the last two weeks in India’s northeast, where more than 300,000 have been displaced from their submerged homes, authorities said on Tuesday. The Indian army and air force have been assisting with rescue efforts in Assam, one of the worst-hit states, where a …

Rain updates: Red alert for all northeastern states, floods wreak havoc in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rain updates: Red alert for all northeastern states, floods wreak havoc in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for all northeastern states, predicting extremely heavy rain as severe flooding continues to cripple Assam and Arunachal Pradesh due to a rise in the water levels of the Brahmaputra river. The IMD has issued a red alert for all North eastern states, predicting extremely heavy rains, as severe flooding continues in …

IAF chopper rescues 13 fishermen stranded on flooded Brahmaputra in Assam
5 months, 3 weeks ago

IAF chopper rescues 13 fishermen stranded on flooded Brahmaputra in Assam

Hindustan Times  

Thirteen fishermen, stranded on a sandbar due to rise in water levels of Brahmaputra river in Assam’s Dibrugarh, were rescued by an Indian Air Force helicopter on Tuesday morning, official said. According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority officials, the IAF conducted the rescue operation following a request by the state government after efforts to reach the fishermen by boats …

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