The landslide occurred in Gainachora village on Tuesday night. The fatalities bring the total number of deaths in Assam to over 30 since Cyclone Remal made landfall in the state in May.
“Last night at 12:45 am, information was received about a landslide in the Gainachora (Bendargool) village area under the Badarpur police station. Upon receiving the information, the officer-in-charge of Badarpur police station, along with his staff and SDRF personnel, rushed to the spot and carried out a rescue operation. After three hours, the rescue team recovered five bodies from the debris,” said Partha Protim Das, Superintendent of Police for Karimganj district.
The victims were identified as Roymun Nessa (55) and her daughters Sahida Khanam (18), Jahida Khanam (16), and Hamida Khanam (11). The three-year-old boy was identified as Mehdi Hassan, son of Mahimuddin.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), Karimganj is the worst affected district, with 1,52,133 people reeling under floodwaters. The calamity has affected a total crop area of 1,378.64 hectares and 54,877 animals. Currently, 470 villages across 24 revenue circles are submerged.
Relief efforts are underway, with 5,114 people taking shelter in 43 relief camps. However, the extent of damage to infrastructure, including embankments, roads, and bridges, has compounded the difficulties in providing aid and assistance. The Kopili river at Kampur is reported to be flowing above danger levels, raising concerns of further inundation.
The flood-affected districts include Biswanath, Lakhimpur, Hojai, Bongaigaon, Nalbari, Tamulpur, Udalguri, Darrang, Dhemaji, Hailakandi, Karimganj, Goalpara, Nagaon, Chirang, and Kokrajhar.
Key Points:
- Over 30 people have died due to severe flooding in Assam.
- More than 1.61 lakh people across 15 districts are affected.
- A landslide in Karimganj district killed five people.
- Karimganj is the worst affected district, with 1,52,133 people affected.
- Floods have submerged 470 villages and affected 54,877 animals.
- 5,114 people are taking shelter in 43 relief camps.
- Damage to infrastructure, including embankments, roads, and bridges, has worsened the situation.
- The Kopili river is flowing above danger levels, raising concerns of further flooding.
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