Situation still grim in Assam's Dhemaji due to excessive flooding
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the flood waters have submerged 2,838.40 hectares of cropland in the Dhemaji district.
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Guwahati, Oct 13: The situation in Assam's Dhemaji continues to remain grim on Thursday (Oct 13) as nearly 39,000 people have been affected by the deluge caused due to flood.
The current wave of flood has affected as many as 76 villages under the four revenue circles-- Dhemaji, Jonai, Sissiborgaon, and Gogamukh, as the torrential rainfall in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh submerged several 'new areas' thus raising the water level of many rivers in the district.
As 15 villages under the Gogamukh revenue circle are currently affected due to the deluge, many villagers of the area are compelled to leave their homes after the flood water entered their houses. These people are currently taking shelter with domestic animals in higher lands and safer places.
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According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the flood waters have submerged 2,838.40 hectares of cropland in the Dhemaji district. On the other hand, at least 10 villages in the Jiadhal area, namely Dihiri Chapori, Dihiri Kachari, Tingharia, No 2 Changmai Daloni, No 3 Kamalpur, Azarabari, Tinsukia Kekuri, Dihiri Lepong, have been affected due to these floods.