More Rain In Assam, Meghalaya Tomorrow, Orange Alert Issued: 10 Facts

The situation in Assam is extremely grim. Of 35 districts in the state, 33 are flood-hit and 42 lakh people are affected. Nine more people have died in last 24 hours, taking the total to 33.

More than 5,000 villages got flooded, with river Kopili flowing above the highest flood level. Brahmaputra is flowing over danger mark in three places and six other rivers are flowing in full spate. More than 1.80 lakh people are in 744 relief camps.

The state has also been witnessing landslides for the last six days, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Incessant rain overnight has flooded many areas in state capital Guwahati, officials have said. To stop backflow of Brahmaputra water into the city, the administration has closed all the sluice gates on the Bharalu, the lifeline of Guwahati city.

At least five animals, including a leopard, have been killed in Assam's Kaziranga National Park, with more than 15 per cent of the park area getting flooded by the Brahmaputra river.

Around five lakh people have been affected in neighbouring Meghalaya, with two national highways remaining cut off due to landslides.

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, who inspected the highway in East Jaintia Hill, which had caved in, said heavy vehicles will start moving on the road anytime between 48 and 72 hours. An alternative route has been found for smaller vehicles.

"All efforts are on from all agencies, not only to clear the roads but also to help people who are stuck," Mr Sangma told reporters from the spot. At least 18 people have died in the state this week.

The Meghalaya government has asked the Centre for a financial assistance of Rs 300 crore to meet the losses sustained by flood and landslides.

Over 10,000 people have become homeless in Tripura as parts of the state got flooded due to unceasing rain since Friday. With road links to the state getting cut off due to landslides, the state government has asked the Centre to send essential supplies through Bangladesh.