Guwahati, May 16: Heavy rainfall in several parts of Assam’s Barak Valley has led to urban flooding, affecting thousands in the Cachar and Shrimani districts, officials reported on Friday.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), flood-like conditions were reported mainly in the town of Silchar in Cachar district and in the Badarpur and Shrimani Sadar areas of Shrimani district following continuous rainfall.
An official urban flood report indicated that three districts—Cachar, Shrimani, and Kamrup (Metro)—were impacted by waterlogging and sudden flooding, with the most severely affected areas located in southern Assam’s Barak Valley.
In Cachar district, at least 15,617 people were affected as several localities and municipal wards in Silchar town became submerged in rainwater.
The most affected areas included Rangirkhari, Ambikapatty, Shillong Patti, Bilpar Road, Ashram Road, Hailakandi Road, Sartapalli, and various parts of Silchar city.
In the neighboring Shrimani district, approximately 8,002 people were impacted in the Badarpur and Shrimani Sadar revenue circles. Continuous rainfall caused waterlogging in areas such as Badarpur town, Raghunathpur, Debendranagar, Junbosti, Alakulpur, Deorail, and Mission Road.
ASDMA’s report stated that a total of 23,619 people across the state were affected by urban flooding, with most cases concentrated in the Barak Valley districts.
Officials noted that State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel conducted rescue operations in Shrimani district, deploying a rescue boat that evacuated 53 individuals along with three animals from inundated areas.
However, as of Friday evening, ASDMA reported no casualties or loss of property due to the flooding.
The report further highlighted that particularly severe ‘urban flooding’ conditions were observed in Badarpur town of Shrimani district following the heavy rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted more rainfall in several parts of southern Assam over the next 24 hours, prompting officials to remain vigilant.
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