Assam flood woes: Nearly 2.61 lakh people in 196 villages of Bajali affected
According to reports, the flood waters have submerged 297.30 hectares of cropland in Bajali district.
ANI
Jun 23, 2023 12:01 IST
Bajali (Assam) [India], June 23 (ANI): The flood situation in the Bajali district of Assam is still grim, as nearly 2.61 lakh people in 196 villages have been affected by the flood.
The flood waters of the Pahumara River have submerged several villages in the Pathsala area.
The flood waters submerged Swahid Madan Rauta Sub-Divisional Civil Hospital in Pathsala, and the hospital authority shifted all patients from the hospital to other hospitals on Friday.
On the other hand, the flood waters of the Pahumara River have breached a large portion of the embankment at Medhikuchi village and washed away several houses.
The affected villagers are now taking shelter on roads, embankments, and highlands.
According to reports, the flood waters have submerged 297.30 hectares of cropland in Bajali district.
On the other hand, the flood water damaged a bridge in the Kumarikata area of Tamulpur, Assam.
In the Kokrajhar district of Assam, the flood waters of the Madati River washed away a wooden bridge in the Gossaigaon area on Thursday. (ANI)
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