Mumbai Is Not The Only State Affected By Rains, Assam Flood Situation Has Worsened With Over 6,000 People Affected

Just as Assam was trying to get back to its usual rhythm with the flood situation improving over the last two days, things seemed to deteriorate again on Wednesday as over 6,000 people in 43 villages of Lakhimpur and Biswanath find themselves fighting the floods again.

With non-stop rainfall for the past 24 hours, people in Lakhimpur face immense difficulties with the sudden rise in water levels.

The Assam state disaster management authority (ASDMA) flood report on Wednesday stated: "At least 6820 people in Lakhimpur and Biswanath districts have been affected by flood water on Wednesday.

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In Lakhimpur district alone, 6070 people were affected with North Lakhimpur revenue circle being badly affected. In Nowboicha area too, some 2460 people were recorded to be affected by flood water."

The vital by-pass to Lilabari Airport road was reportedly damaged. Some portions of Kendriya Vidyalaya and Lilabari police out post also remained partially submerged under flood waters.

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In Biswanath district as well, some 750 people were recorded to be flood-affected till Wednesday evening.

"Because of the rise of water-level of the Ghogora River, most people in the district find their homes under water.

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The road connecting Pavoi Balisang and Pavoi tea estate also remains submerged," a local from Biswanath said.