Assam Floods Leave Hundreds Homeless: Jubbar Ali’s Story

The severe flood situation in Assam over the past month has caused significant damage, leaving hundreds of people homeless. Among them is 39-year-old Jubbar Ali, who, along with his family, is now living in a makeshift tent on an embankment in Barpeta district after their home was destroyed by floods and river erosion.

Jubbar Ali shared, “Due to erosion, my house was completely destroyed a month ago. Now, my family and I are living in another villager’s house. We have no home. The house we were staying in is also flooded, and we are now living under a makeshift tent at a relief camp.”

Around 100 families in the Rowmari Pathar area face similar problems, having lost their homes to the Brahmaputra River’s erosion over the past 1-2 months. Safikul Alom, another villager, said, “Around 100-150 houses were destroyed during this flood, and most houses in this village are flooded. We are facing lots of problems, and the erosion and flood problems are not minor issues; they are significant problems.”

The current flood has affected nearly 140,000 people and submerged 179 villages in Barpeta district. Statewide, over 2.42 million people in 30 districts have been affected so far. The Brahmaputra River’s water level is above the danger mark at several locations, including Neamatighat, Guwahati, Goalpara, and Dhubri.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Dibrugarh town to review the flood situation. He noted, “Currently, the flood situation in Assam is improving, and the water level has decreased. But in areas around the embankment bridge, the flooding situation persists. We are trying to help everybody.”

The flood situation in Assam remains critical, with a death toll of 52.