The ongoing first wave of floods in Assam has impacted more than 22,000 individuals in six districts due to continuous rainfall in the state and neighboring Arunachal Pradesh. Dhemaji district is the most severely affected, with 15,483 people facing floodwaters that have submerged vast areas following incessant rains. Across the affected districts, 96 villages have been inundated, and nearly 1,690 hectares of agricultural land have been damaged, affecting crops and disrupting the livelihoods of numerous farmers.
The Disang River in Sivasagar district is currently flowing above the danger level at Nanglamuraghat, raising concerns about further flooding in low-lying regions if the rainfall persists. The floods have also impacted livestock, with 48,199 animals affected during the deluge. In Dhemaji district, heavy rainfall and erosion led to the partial collapse of a railway bridge over the Simen River, resulting in the suspension of train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari stations.
Authorities have taken precautionary measures, suspending train services in the affected region until further notice. The railway bridge, originally constructed in 1965 and later converted to broad gauge, faced destabilization due to continuous rainfall that eroded a significant portion of the riverbank. As rainfall continues in various parts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, authorities are closely monitoring the flood situation, urging district administrations to stay alert and implement necessary measures to address any potential escalation.
