43 lakh affected, 95% of Kaziranga Park flooded in Assam: 10 points | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Home
  • Economy
    • Aviation
    • Bazaar
    • Budget
    • Industry
    • NBR
    • RMG
    • Corporates
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • World+Biz
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Book Review
    • Brands
    • Earth
    • Explorer
    • Fact Check
    • Family
    • Food
    • Game Reviews
    • Good Practices
    • Habitat
    • Humour
    • In Focus
    • Luxury
    • Mode
    • Panorama
    • Pursuit
    • Wealth
    • Wellbeing
    • Wheels
  • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Subscribe
    • Videos
    • TBS Graduates
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • COVID-19
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Tech
    • Magazine
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Saturday
September 23, 2023

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Home
  • Economy
    • Aviation
    • Bazaar
    • Budget
    • Industry
    • NBR
    • RMG
    • Corporates
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • World+Biz
  • Sports
  • Features
    • Book Review
    • Brands
    • Earth
    • Explorer
    • Fact Check
    • Family
    • Food
    • Game Reviews
    • Good Practices
    • Habitat
    • Humour
    • In Focus
    • Luxury
    • Mode
    • Panorama
    • Pursuit
    • Wealth
    • Wellbeing
    • Wheels
  • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Subscribe
    • Videos
    • TBS Graduates
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • COVID-19
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Tech
    • Magazine
  • বাংলা
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
43 lakh affected, 95% of Kaziranga Park flooded in Assam: 10 points

World+Biz

TBS Desk
16 July, 2019, 09:05 am
Last modified: 16 July, 2019, 10:31 am

Related News

  • Northeast floods in India swell into a crisis, 131 people dead
  • Mumbai, Kolkata may get flooded by 2050
  • Jail, hospital in north India submerged as floods kill 113
  • 30 killed, dozens missing as rain lash north India
  • Floods in India kill 33, displace thousands

43 lakh affected, 95% of Kaziranga Park flooded in Assam: 10 points

The Assam government on Monday issued a red alert as the Assam flood situation turned extremely critical, displacing tens of thousands and cutting off entire portions of the state.

TBS Desk
16 July, 2019, 09:05 am
Last modified: 16 July, 2019, 10:31 am
43 lakh affected, 95% of Kaziranga Park flooded in Assam: 10 points

The Assam government on Monday issued a red alert as the Assam flood situation turned extremely critical, displacing tens of thousands and cutting off entire portions of the state.

As many as 4,157 villages across 30 districts of the northeastern state, including Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Biswanath, Sonitpur, Darrang, Udalguri, Baksa, Barpeta, Nalbari, Chirang, Bongaigaon and Kokrajhar, were submerged as the rain continued unabated, reports NDTV. 

The number of dead also increased to 15, with four people losing their lives on Monday.

Here are the top ten developments in the story:

1.Nearly 43 lakh people across 30 of the state's 33 districts have been affected by the floods so far. Barpeta was the worst-hit district, with as many as 7.35 lakh people facing the brunt of the monsoon fury, followed by Goalpara, Morigaon, Nagaon and Hailakandi.

2.The rising water level of the Brahmaputra river is threatening to submerge parts of the state capital, Guwahati, through which it flows. The ten other rivers in the state also swelled up dangerously as the rains continued.

3.As many as 83,000 people evacuated from flooded areas have been accommodated in 183 relief camps across the state. Road connectivity to Upper Assam has been cut off. Ferry services were called off earlier due to water strong currents.

4.Forest officials said that 95 per cent of the Kaziranga National Park -- home to the endangered one-horned rhino -- has been flooded with the death of 17 wild animals in the past two days. Animals could be seen emerging out of the park to escape drowning.

5.Agricultural activities in the state have also been hit, with nearly 90,000 hectares of agricultural land getting flooded. Many such fields had standing crops on them

6.According to the state government, 15 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams comprising 380 personnel have been deployed to rescue people from flood-affected areas. The state health department has also been instructed to address medical issues arising from the situation.

7.Flood control mechanisms, including control rooms, have been pressed into service with state government officials manning them round the clock, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said. The veterinary and animal husbandry department has also been directed to help marooned animals, he added. 

8.State ministers and public representatives have also been asked to help victims of the floods and personally supervise rescue operations, the Chief Minister said. 

9.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had called up Mr Sonowal on Monday to take stock of the situation. The Chief Minister apprised him of the largescale destruction caused by the floods, and provided details of the relief measures being undertaken.

10.The Union government has assured the state of all possible support and cooperation in this regard. Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier directed central agencies, including the NDRF, to leave no stone unturned to help in rescue and rehabilitation efforts. 

India flood situation

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • US slaps visa restrictions on law enforcers, ruling party, opposition
    US slaps visa restrictions on law enforcers, ruling party, opposition
  • File photo of State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam. Photo: UNB
    Nothing to lose from visa restrictions: Shahriar Alam
  • Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina meets UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the United Nations' Headquarters in New York on Friday (22 September). Photo: PID
    Will continue to promote democracy as per constitution: PM Hasina says in UNGA

MOST VIEWED

  • Foodpanda up for sale in most Asian markets. What about Bangladesh?
    Foodpanda up for sale in most Asian markets. What about Bangladesh?
  • Bangladesh-Myanmar visa exemption reinstated
    Bangladesh-Myanmar visa exemption reinstated
  • Rain water entered in many roadside shops in the city. This photo was taken from a shop in Zafrabad, West Dhanmondi on Thursday (21 September). Photo: TBS
    Heavy rain causes severe waterlogging in Dhaka
  • Photo: TBS
    Chattogram Zoo acquires hippos, gives tigers to Rangpur Zoo
  • Areas around the Dhanmondi 8 bridge submerged in rainwater on Thursday (21 September). Photo: TBS
    4 die from electrocution as live wire falls in rainwater in Mirpur
  • An aerial view of the Matarbari coal-based power plant in Cox's Bazar's Maheshkhali upazila. Photo: TBS
    Matarbari deep sea port channel handed over to Ctg Port Authority

Related News

  • Northeast floods in India swell into a crisis, 131 people dead
  • Mumbai, Kolkata may get flooded by 2050
  • Jail, hospital in north India submerged as floods kill 113
  • 30 killed, dozens missing as rain lash north India
  • Floods in India kill 33, displace thousands

Features

This photo captured from in front of the Institute of Engineers around 11:30pm Thursday shows the severe waterlogging on Dhaka road. Photo: TBS

A swim through the city

4h | Features
Photo: Akif Hamid

Celebrating the Dhaka Elevated Expressway with Volkswagen Club Bangladesh

5h | Wheels
The Runner Skooty has become a popular choice for people looking to beat the scary city traffic, especially for its low maintenance and practical features. Photo: Akif Hamid

Runner Skooty 110: A versatile companion for urban mobility

5h | Wheels
X-Files: 30 years of the truth being out there

X-Files: 30 years of the truth being out there

9h | Features

More Videos from TBS

After almost two months, the Ukrainian grain ship left the Black Sea port

After almost two months, the Ukrainian grain ship left the Black Sea port

1d | TBS World
Revenue collection rises 15% in first two months of FY24

Revenue collection rises 15% in first two months of FY24

1d | TBS Economy
Fans call for Amir’s inclusion after Naseem Shah's injury

Fans call for Amir’s inclusion after Naseem Shah's injury

1d | TBS SPORTS
Chittagong University walls painted in graffiti

Chittagong University walls painted in graffiti

4h | TBS Stories
EMAIL US
[email protected]
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2023
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - [email protected]

For advertisement- [email protected]