Assam sounds `heavy rains` alert in four districts

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 22:50

The Assam government on Wednesday declared red alert in four districts following a warning of heavy rainfall in the next three-four days.

Assam floods: 250 villages affected, 75,000 people affected

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 21:05

The flood situation in Assam continued to remain critical with nearly 250 villages under water, affecting over 75,000 people across nine districts.

Assam flood takes 80 more villages under its grip

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 20:29

The flood situation in Assam turned critical on Tuesday as 80 more villages in the worst-hit Dhemaji and Morigaon districts were submerged.

Assam floods claim one life, affect 68,000 people

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 19:29

The first wave of floods in Assam has claimed one life, affected nearly 68,000 people, submerged rhino habitats at Kaziranga and Pobitora and overrun vast tracks of human habitation and farm land.

Flood situation worsens in Assam

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 23:34

Flood situation in Assam worsened on Sunday with 43 more villages in three districts getting submerged, while water entered the Kaziranga National Park where an antelope was killed, officials said.

Assam flood hits 30 new villages; 55,000 people affected

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 22:12

The flood in Assam is gradually taking more areas under its grip with around 30 additional villages inundated on Friday, affecting a total of nearly 2,000 hectares of agricultural land in seven districts.