According to officials, due to heavy outbursts of rainfall, six buildings and one Assam-type house in Chandmary and Bazar areas in Mizoram's Lawngtlai district were affected on Saturday evening. The district administration has rescued the people from the debris.
The STF, led by its Chief Dr Partha Sarathi Mahanta, launched the Operation Ghost SIM last month and earlier arrested 10 persons from various parts of the country.
"Assam already witnessing intense rain in Silchar (42 cm), Karimganj (35 cm), Hailakandi (30 cm) and in nearby areas. People in low-lying and riverbank areas are advised to stay alert and follow local advisories. Stay safe, stay prepared," CM Sarma posted on X.
The Assam government on Sunday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in landslides in Guwahati following the heavy rainfall that lashed the city and other parts of the state in the last couple of days.
The rainfall activity was triggered by a trough at mean sea level stretching from East Uttar Pradesh to Arunachal Pradesh and a cyclonic circulation over northeast Assam at about 0.9 km above sea level.
Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora on Sunday visited Pahalgam terror attack victim Syed Adil Hussain Shah's residence in Pahalgam, J-K and handed over a letter from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and a cheque of Rs 5 lakh as one-time financial assistance from the Government of A
Chief Minister Dr Sarma urged the IndiGo senior officials to enhance air connectivity to key locations across Assam, particularly Silchar, Dibrugarh and North Lakhimpur.
In view of the upcoming flood threat during the monsoon season, authorities at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary have begun implementing precautionary measures to safeguard both wildlife and frontline personnel.
With two more arrests, 81 "anti-nationals" are now behind bars in Assam for sympathising with Pakistan on social media posts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday.
After heavy rains, the Brahmaputra River is in spate. In Dibrugarh, the Brahmaputra River is flowing at 105.85 meters instead of the danger level of 105.70 meters. Given the danger posed by the Brahmaputra River, the district administration has banned the general public from going to the riv
Water levels in the Brahmaputra river continued to remain high in Dibrugarh district of Assam on Sunday following incessant rainfall in several parts of the state and neighbouring regions.
Severe waterlogging was observed in several parts of Guwahati following heavy rainfall in the region on Saturday, disrupting normal life. According to a preliminary report released at 9:00 AM on May 31, urban flooding has affected three districts--Kamrup, Kamrup (Metro), and Cachar--impactin