Daijiworld Media Network- Guwahati
Guwahati, Jun 3: As floodwaters continue to wreak havoc across Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited the severely affected Lacimpur district to assess the situation on the ground and assure citizens of the government’s unwavering support. The Chief Minister's visit comes amid one of the worst flood seasons the state has witnessed in recent years.
Taking to social media, Sarma wrote, “Visited Lacimpur today, which is heavily affected. I have assured the people to quickly repair the breach and extend them all help.” He further announced plans to visit other flood-hit regions, including Cachar and Dima Hasao, in the coming days to monitor relief operations and intensify the state’s response.
The devastating floods have already impacted over 5.35 lac people across 22 districts, with the death toll climbing to 11. Reports confirm the submergence of over 1,254 villages, widespread infrastructure damage, and thousands forced into temporary relief camps. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) revealed that 15 rivers, including the Brahmaputra and Barak, are currently flowing above danger levels, exacerbating the crisis.
In the worst-hit district of Sribhumi, nearly two lac people have been affected, followed by heavy losses in Cachar and Nagaon. Over 12,600 hectares of cropland lie submerged, and 94 livestock have been lost to the deluge. One person died in Hojai's Doboka area, while two individuals are reported missing in Hailakandi and Dibrugarh.
The damage to infrastructure has been extensive, with breached embankments, damaged roads and bridges, and disrupted power lines. Relief operations are being carried out on a war footing, with 165 relief camps sheltering more than 31,000 people and 157 distribution centres providing essential supplies.
Urban flooding has further compounded the crisis, impacting over 21,000 residents. Train and ferry services have also taken a hit, with cancellations and delays reported by the Northeast Frontier Railway and continued suspension of ferries between Majuli and Jorhat for the second straight day.
The Regional Meteorological Centre in Guwahati has forecast continued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across the state, warning that the situation may worsen in the coming days.
Chief Minister Sarma's visits to the flood-hit zones are seen as part of a robust administrative response aimed at reassuring residents and scaling up immediate assistance. With more rainfall on the horizon and river levels rising, the state government remains on high alert to manage the unfolding emergency.