The flood situation in Assam is slowly getting better, but over 3.37 lakh people across 12 districts are still struggling as waters recede. There have been 23 fatalities from this year’s floods and landslides, including six from mudslides. Complete recovery is delayed because important rivers, such as the Brahmaputra, continue to flow above danger marks in a number of places.
With modifications made to ensure safer operations, partial ferry services have resumed. But wooden boats continue to float. With almost 2 lakh people still impacted, Sribhumi continues to be the hardest hit.
Over 36,000 victims are currently being housed in relief camps while displaced families wait for long-term assistance and croplands and wildlife areas continue to be submerged.
Rivers Receding, Ferry Services Resume Partially
While major rivers are now on a receding trend, the Brahmaputra was still flowing above the danger mark at Dhubri, the Kopili at Dharamtul, the Barak at BP Ghat, and the Kushiyara at Sribhumi until Saturday evening. In light of this, the Inland Water Transport (IWT) department announced that ferry services over the Brahmaputra, suspended last week, would partially resume from Sunday.
The Inland Water Transport (IWT) department has shifted the Guwahati–Madhyam Khanda Ferry Service to operate from Guwahati Rajaduar Ferry Ghat until officials restore and declare the north bank approach road safe. The department expects the Guwahati–Kurua Ferry Service to resume on Monday. However, it continues to suspend wooden boat operations and will decide their return after further reviewing river conditions.
Over 1.93 Lakh Still Affected in Sribhumi
As per the bulletin, 3,37,358 people in 41 revenue circles and 999 villages remain affected. Sribhumi remains the worst-hit, with nearly 2 lakh people still struggling. Assam floods continue to impact thousands in Hailakandi and Cachar, with over 36,000 victims now sheltering in relief camps. Wildlife parks and croplands remain submerged.
Even though conditions have slightly improved, the floods have already displaced thousands, destroying homes, livelihoods, and families. Many victims have taken refuge in relief camps, with no place else to go. They now wait for long-term recovery as their suffering continues.
