Assam flood toll increases to 15, over six lakh affected

Three major rivers, Kopili, Barak and Kushiyara, were flowing over the danger level, the ASDMA bulletin said.

The number of affected population has reached 6,01,642, with Nagaon being worst-hit with 2,79,345 reeling under waters. Among the other severely hit districts are Hojai (1,26,813 affected population) and Cachar (1,12,265). Altogether 41,564 displaced people have taken shelter in 187 relief camps set up in various districts.

NDRF, SDRF, local administration and people were engaged in carrying out rescue and relief operations.

Assam Police, in a post on X, said that a total of 966 people and 89 animals have been rescued till Saturday. Road and rail communication in several parts of the state remained disrupted following incessant rain in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal, officials said.

In Cachar district, all educational institutions were closed on Saturday due to the prevailing weather conditions, an official release said, adding that scheduled semester and compartmental exams will be held as planned.