Severe Assam floods: Critical situation with over 6.71 lakh people affected
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Critical flood situation in Assam
Assam's flood situation remained critical with over 6.71 lakh people affected in 20 districts in the second wave of flooding this year. The Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued 13 stranded fishermen from the severely-hit Dibrugarh district.
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Rivers above danger level
At least 13 major rivers, including the Brahmaputra, are flowing above the danger level at different places, with alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts.
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Rescue operations
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has rescued 13 people stuck in the rising waters. A total of 614 SDRF personnel, including 159 deep divers with 295 boats, have been deployed in 54 locations.
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ASDMA's request for IAF assistance
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) had requested the IAF to rescue the fishermen from Hatia Ali, a 'char' (sandbar) area in Dibrugarh, who were stranded in the floodwaters.
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Impact of incessant rainfall
The flood situation in the state turned critical since Sunday following incessant rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh, affecting a population of over 6.50 lakh in 19 districts.
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Wildlife affected
A one-horned rhinoceros wades through flood water at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district of Assam.
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Humanitarian efforts
A flood-affected person loads sacks of rice on a vehicle to transport to a safer place from his submerged house in Sildubi village in Morigaon district.
