Assam: One swept away by river Jiyadhol in Lakhimpur district

LAKHIMPUR: A person was swept away by the rapid current of River Jiyadhol at Ghilamora of Lakhimpur district on Thursday. The person has been identified as Chitra Borgohain, resident of Meleki Ejaroni under the Ghilamora Police Station.

As per report, Chitra Borgohain, along with another person named Tikendra Borgohain, crossed the river on foot for certain reason. When they came back, the water level of the river rose and the rapid current of the river swept away Chitra Borgohain. Tikendra Borgohain had a narrow escape. He instantly reported the matter to the villagers, who then tried to rescue the person, but they could not succeed. Then the matter was informed to Ghilamora Police Station. Ghilamora Police arrived at the spot with SDRF personnel. Though SDRF launched operation to rescue the person, he could not be traced till the time of filing this report. 

However, the flood situation in Assam has marginally improved even as at least 1.29 lakh people across the state still remain affected, an official of the state disaster management authority said on Thursday. At least 293 villages in seven districts of Assam have been reeling under the flood water. More than 5,701 hectares of crop area have been affected due to flooding.

In seven districts — Morigaon, Hojai, Cachar, Hailakandi, Nagaon, Karimganj, West Karbi Anglong — authorities have set up 78 relief camps to house the flood-hit people. Besides, 25 relief distribution centres are also being operated in these districts. An official said that no loss of human life, meanwhile, was reported in the last 24 hours due to the flood

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