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Assam Floods Worsen: Over 6.71 Lakh Affected, IAF Rescues Stranded

  • 6.71 lakh people impacted across 20 districts.
  • Indian Air Force conducts multiple rescue operations.
  • Major rivers, including Brahmaputra, flowing above danger levels.

The flood situation in Assam remains critical as over 6.71 lakh people reel under its impact across 20 districts. The Indian Air Force has played a crucial role, rescuing 13 stranded fishermen from Dibrugarh and conducting relief operations amidst challenging weather conditions.

With several major rivers like the Brahmaputra surpassing danger levels and heavy rainfall forecasts looming, the state continues to face significant challenges in managing the aftermath.

Assam Floods: IAF Rescues 13 Fishermen, Relief Operations Intensify

The floods have inundated vital areas including the Kaziranga National Park, affecting wildlife and prompting local authorities to enforce traffic restrictions along NH-37. Relief efforts involving NDRF teams, SDRF personnel, and local volunteers are underway, focusing on evacuation, shelter management, and maintaining essential services amid breached embankments and infrastructure damage.

The floodwaters have submerged significant areas, including parts of Kaziranga National Park, necessitating traffic restrictions and relief efforts focused on evacuation and shelter management. NDRF teams, SDRF personnel, and local volunteers are actively engaged in rescue operations and providing essential services despite challenges posed by breached embankments and damaged infrastructure.

Efforts to mitigate the flood’s impact include emergency medical aid and relief distribution, ensuring affected populations receive necessary support amid ongoing rescue and rehabilitation initiatives.

The ongoing flood crisis in Assam underscores the resilience of local communities and the concerted efforts of rescue teams in managing the disaster’s aftermath. Despite challenges posed by severe weather and rising river levels, collaborative efforts continue to prioritize safety and recovery for those affected.

“Assam Floods: IAF Rescues 13 Fishermen, Relief Operations Intensify”
“Amidst rising river levels and heavy rainfall forecasts, the Indian Air Force has conducted critical rescue operations, airlifting 13 stranded fishermen from Dibrugarh’s Hatia Ali area. Major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, have surpassed danger marks, exacerbating the flood impact on local communities,” said an official bulletin.

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