Incessant rain on May 15th has triggered floods and landslides in Assam, affecting nearly 2 lakh people in 20 districts of the state. Road and rail links were cut off as heavy rain and flooding with landslides continued to wreak havoc in Assam. A deadly mudslide triggered by the incessant deluge claimed three lives Haflong revenue circle, while two flood-related deaths were reported in Cachar district. Overall, around 1,97,248 people have been affected by the floods and landslides. Disaster management officials said Cachar and Hojai districts are the worst-hit. Embankments have been breached at 16 locations in different districts. Roads, bridges and houses have been completed or partially damaged in several areas. A state bulletin said Dima Hasao district has been completely cut off due to landslides and a breakdown of communication channels, adding that all roads and railways leading to Haflong have been blocked since May 15. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Fire and Emergency Services, have been pressed into service to carry out rescue and relief operations in the flood-hit areas.
Source: indiatoday.in
