The Meteorological Department has also issued an orange alert in many areas of Assam due to sudden heavy rains in a short time. The IMD has issued an orange alert in Baksa, Barpeta, Chirang Dhubri, Kamrup Kokrajhar, Lakhimpur, Nalbari, Sonitpur and Udalguri districts. Ndrf and SDRF teams have been deployed in all these affected areas. Barpeta district recorded the highest number of affected persons, followed by Bajali and Lakhimpur. According to the report, a total of 198,896 people have been affected, including 73,915 men, 70,046 women and 11,935 children. A district-wise analysis shows that Barpeta has 87,232 affected persons, followed by Bajali with 44,617 and Lakhimpur with 17,086 affected.
In response to the crisis, a total of 99 relief camps/centres have been set up, including 29 relief camps and 70 relief distribution centres. At present, 2,915 persons, including 1,292 men, 1,226 women and 375 children, are taking shelter in these relief camps. In addition, necessary care is being provided to 16 pregnant/lactating mothers and 6 disabled persons. For information, let us know that due to brahmaputra and Barak rivers in Assam, flood conditions arise every year. At the same time, soil erosion is also a serious problem in the area and all these districts receive more rain in a very short time, which leads to flood situation. According to a report by the Central Water Commission, the Brahmaputra at Nematighat (Johrat) is flowing above the danger mark.