This story is from October 13, 2022

70,000 affected in fresh Assam flood, 3rd in 2022

70,000 affected in fresh Assam flood, 3rd in 2022
Nearly 70,000 people in five districts of Assam have been affected by a fresh wave of flood, the third one this year, which hit the state on Wednesday following incessant rain for the past week. The deluge has also taken East Siang district in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh in its grip.
The Met department has warned that there will be no let-up in the rain until Friday, while the Central Water Commission has said the water levels of the Brahmaputra, Subansiri, Brurhidihing, Dhansiri, Kopili rivers in upper and central parts of Assam are rising.
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In lower Assam areas, floodwater levels in the major tributaries of the Brahmaputra, Puthimari, Pagladiya, Manas, Beki, Gaurang and Sankosh are also rising.
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority said 69,750 people from 110 villages have been affected.
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Kangkan Kalita is a reporter with The Times of India and covers issues on health, education, stories of human interest while keeping a close watch on political developments and student movements. Reporting on environment and forest related issues and concerns of the northeast interest him equally.

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