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NEEPCO must explain if at fault, says CM Sarma during Lakhimpur flood visit
Assam

NEEPCO must explain if at fault, says CM Sarma during Lakhimpur flood visit

CM orders probe into NEEPCO’s role in dam water release that devastated Lakhimpur villages
400 mm rainfall in 48 hours submerges Silchar; schools turn relief camps
Assam

400 mm rainfall in 48 hours submerges Silchar; schools turn relief camps

The revenue circles of Silchar Sadar, Udharbond, Sonai & Lakhipur are among the worst affected
Effigy burnt, tempers flare as AJYCP protests urban flooding in Guwahati
Guwahati

Effigy burnt, tempers flare as AJYCP protests urban flooding in Guwahati

Tensions escalated when police attempted to disperse the protestors, leading to a brief scuffle
Heavy rain, NEEPCO dam release wreak havoc in Lakhimpur; 2 dead, many stranded
Assam

Heavy rain, NEEPCO dam release wreak havoc in Lakhimpur; 2 dead, many stranded

So far, 243 villages have been affected in the flood; district administration has launched a round-the-clock rescue operation
Guwahatis public transport crawls back after deluge, ASTC deploys 100 buses
Guwahati

Guwahati's public transport crawls back after deluge, ASTC deploys 100 buses

Many ASTC buses broke down due to widespread waterlogging across the city, says officials
Chief Secy chairs flood preparedness meet, officials discuss 360-degree plan
Assam

Chief Secy chairs flood preparedness meet, officials discuss 360-degree plan

IMD informed on Saturday about the likelihood of very to very heavy rains for the next four days for the southern and western districts of Assam.
216 flood-prone sites identified, Water Resources Minister orders swift action
Assam

216 flood-prone sites identified, Water Resources Minister orders swift action

Noting the risk of delays, he issued directives to prevent negligence & said that accountability would be enforced in cases of non-compliance.
Why Guwahati floods after a drizzle: A crisis of governance, not rainfall
Opinion

Why Guwahati floods after a drizzle: A crisis of governance, not rainfall

Ahead of the monsoons, Guwahati has already witnessed two instances of flooding, that too on days that saw less than "moderate" rainfall. The first flash floods followed around 30-40 mm of rainfall, while the second was triggered by just 20 mm of precipitation. The capital city's capacity to...
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