SILAPATHAR

SANTIRAM CHETRI

The State goes through another annual deluge, which leaves a trail of intense misery.

KAMALABARI, Sept 28

Envisaging a permanent solution of the flood problem, Assam Government has prepared an Action Plan of Rs 86,000 crore. The Plan is proposed to be completed within the next 18-20 years.

After more than a month, Brahmaputra starts receding
Prabin Kalita | TNN

Guwahati: After wreaking havoc since July 22, Sunday brought in a sense of relief for the flood-ravaged Assam. The mighty Brahmaputra and it major tributaries have started showing a receding trend.
The second wave of floods has left 14 persons dead and displaced over 30 lakh people. Ten people died in the first spate of deluge.

GUWAHATI, Sept 7

Samudra Gupta Kashyap

GUWAHATI, SEPTEMBER 7: With the rain gods taking a holiday on Sunday after a gap of nearly a month, the overall flood situation in Assam looked slightly better though nearly 14 lakh people across the state continued to reel under water, with the Brahmaputra and several of its tributaries flowing above the red mark at several points.

33,700 people altogether, have been evacuated to safer places by the authorities with the Army providing vital back-up with manpower and equipment, while 20,350 people continued to be accommodated in 134 relief camps across the state.

MIRZA, Sept 5