Floods in Assam affect nearly two lakh people

  • 17/07/2011

  • Hindu (New Delhi)

Nearly two lakh persons have been affected by the flood that has hit Assam's twin districts of Lakhimpur and Dhemaji. 200 villages inundated Four people have lost their lives so far in the flood that has inundated nearly 200 villages in the worst-affected Jonai sub division, official sources said here on Sunday. The Lakhimpur and Dhemaji district administrations have pressed into service motor boats for rescue and relief operations. However, incessant rains have hampered the rehabilitation operation. The flood has also affected the neighbouring Sonitpur district, with revenue circles of Halem and Gohpur are under the waters of the swollen Subansiri river. Meanwhile, the swirling waters of Jiadhol river have caused a flash flood in parts of the villages of Kechukana, Lowmunri, Misamari and Naruathan. Food items are being supplied to the affected people by the Dhemaji district