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Parts of Assam Witness Late Floods And Landslides

Several parts of Assam has been reportedly hit with late floods and landslides.

Sentinel Digital Desk

Guwahati: Assam is experiencing late floods and landslides after overcoming the annual floods that hit the state each year. Several parts of Assam has recently recorded cases of late floods and landslides.

Mayong and Gohpur have reportedly been hit with late floods, while a landslide has been reported in Nagaon district's Kaliabor town. 

One side of the road in the National Highway 39 was blocked after the land of nearby hills in the area slid off on Wednesday morning. 

The road which experienced the landslide was closed, causing problems to many of the commuters who travel by that road. This incident took place near Burapahar viewpoint of the Burapahar Range under Kaziranga National Park.

Paddy fields, roads and houses of local villagers have reportedly been submerged in Mayoung due to the late floods. This has caused the people of the village to travel in boats in the affected areas for their basic needs.

The floods caused in Gohpur by the breaking of a dyke in Brahmajan has also affected the lives of the locals that reside in the village. This has resulted in the submergence of houses in Bhulaguri Tea Garden and nearby villages. 

The recent floods and landslides have raised concern for the wildlife of Kaziranga National Park and the people living in the affected areas. 

Assam has experienced less rainfall this year in comparison to the previous years. The number of casualties reported this year due to the annual floods was far less than in the past year. 

This year's less rainfall has caused great worry to the farmers. In addition to the less rainfall, the lives of the farmers have also been disrupted by the pandemic.

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