AICC and APCC Team Visit Flood-Hit Morigaon in Assam
Hundreds of families in Assam’s Morigaon district have become homeless after the Brahmaputra River swallowed their homes and land. The flood situation is improving, but many people are still living on roads, bridges, embankments, and highlands.
Struggles of the Affected Families
Bharati Rai, a mother of two, shared that her family lost their home and land to river erosion and now live in a makeshift hut on an embankment. She said, “We can’t go outside to search for work due to the flood. We only get the ration card’s rice.”
Sita Thakur, another victim, said her family also lost their home to the river and now live on an embankment. She mentioned, “Nearly 30-35 families are now living here, and we are facing lots of problems.”
Current Situation in Gagalmari
Rasidul, a resident of Gagalmari village, reported that while floodwaters are receding, many houses are still flooded, and people are living on embankments. He said, “The connecting road to this village is still flooded, and there are many problems here due to the flood.”
Impact of the Flood
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, this year’s flood has claimed 96 lives and affected 5.11 lakh people in 17 districts. The floodwaters submerged 21,236.46 hectares of crop area and affected 1,132 villages.
AICC and APCC Visit
On Monday, a team from the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) visited the flood-hit Morigaon district to meet the victims.
AICC -: AICC stands for All India Congress Committee. It is the central decision-making assembly of the Indian National Congress, a major political party in India.
APCC -: APCC stands for Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. It is the state-level unit of the Indian National Congress in Assam.
Morigaon -: Morigaon is a district in the state of Assam, India. It is known for its natural beauty and is often affected by floods due to its proximity to the Brahmaputra River.
Brahmaputra River -: The Brahmaputra River is one of the major rivers in India. It flows through the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh and is known for causing floods during the monsoon season.
embankments -: Embankments are raised structures built along the sides of rivers to prevent flooding. They help keep the water within the river’s banks.
Assam State Disaster Management Authority -: The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) is a government agency responsible for managing and responding to disasters in Assam, such as floods and earthquakes.
5.11 lakh -: 5.11 lakh means 511,000. In India, ‘lakh’ is a term used to denote 100,000.