Guwahati, June 2
The flood situation in Assam continued to deteriorate as inclement weather offered no relief to thousands of affected residents. Heavy rainfall and rising river levels have led to flooding in at least 17 districts across the state, impacting over four lakh people, officials said on Monday.
Cachar district emerged as the worst-hit, accounting for over one lakh displaced residents. Sribhumi and Nagaon districts have reported 85,000 and 62,000 affected individuals, respectively.
While urban centres have seen a slight receding of floodwaters, rural and low-lying regions remain vulnerable.
With weather conditions showing no signs of improvement, officials warn that the situation could worsen in the coming days. Disaster response teams remain on high alert as they assist those displaced or stranded, but continuous rainfall and rising water levels are hindering operations.
The state government has urged residents in vulnerable areas to move to higher ground and stay alert to official advisories.
The India Meteorological Department's Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati has forecast moderate rainfall across most parts of the state and heavy to very heavy showers in several areas.
Isolated pockets are expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall, adding to concerns for already inundated regions.