“Water level is receding”: Authorities ramp up rescue ops as Assam floods wreak havoc

July 21, 2026 12:11 PM

“Water level is receding”: Authorities ramp up rescue ops as Assam floods wreak havoc

Rescue and relief operations have been intensified across Assam as the flood situation worsened following incessant rainfall, with more than 1.70 lakh people affected across 12 districts, officials said. Flash floods have severely impacted Teok and Kakojan, where a stretch of National Highway 715 has been submerged, disrupting connectivity and affecting normal life. Jorhat Fire Station In-charge Pronab Bora said rescue operations were underway across the district, with eight boats deployed for...

Assam floods: Karbi Anglong shuts all waterfall picnic spots until further orders

July 21, 2026 11:19 AM

Assam floods: Karbi Anglong shuts all waterfall picnic spots until further orders

The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) of Assam's Karbi Anglong has ordered the closure of all waterfall picnic spots until further orders amid the prevailing flood situation, citing public safety concerns. In an order issued by District Commissioner-cum-Chairperson of the DDMA Aranyak Saikia, the authority said the decision had been taken as a precautionary measure in view of the severe flood conditions in the district. The order said immediate action was necessary to prevent any p...