Large parts of Assam’s Golaghat district remained inundated on Friday as the Dhansiri and Doyang rivers continued to swell, forcing several families to evacuate their homes and move to relief camps.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the Dhansiri River is flowing above the danger mark, raising concerns that the flood situation in low-lying areas could worsen.
Officials said the opening of four gates of the Doyang Hydroelectric Project led to a further rise in water levels, inundating several villages in the Bokakhat, Golaghat and Khumtai Assembly constituencies.
In Golaghat town, around 38 houses in the Muktidham (Nagabali) area of Ward No. 1 were submerged. The affected families have been relocated to a temporary relief camp at No. 1 Rupjyoti LP School.
Floodwaters also entered No. 1 Parghat village in Numaligarh, affecting around 25 to 30 families. Several houses in Katkatia village and other low-lying areas were also inundated.
The flooding has disrupted normal life, with residents reporting shortages of food, drinking water and other essential supplies.
Speaking to ANI, flood-affected resident Jyoti Gogoi said nearly 30 families from her locality had taken shelter at the relief camp.
“Our village has been flooded. Around 30 families have been affected and are staying at the No. 1 LP School. We came here yesterday. The administration visited us yesterday evening,” she said.
Another resident, B. Thakur, said floodwaters had remained in the area for the past three days.
Authorities are closely monitoring the flood situation as river levels remain high. Residents have been advised to remain vigilant, while relief and rescue operations continue in the affected areas.
(With inputs from ANI)
