Flood-induced problems begin; AASU seeks adequate support for farmers

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: The flood water is receding slowly, but there is no let to the problems of the affected people. The situation has led the AASU (All Assam Students' Union) to raise its voice seeking adequate support for the affected farmers.

Returning to their houses from relief camps, the affected people face inhospitable and unhygienic environments.

After a long time, the Brahmaputra and the Kopili started to flow below the danger levels all throughout. However, the Disang continues to flow above the danger at Nanglamuraghat, and so does the Burhidihing at Chenimari (Knowang).

Two persons died in the past 24 hours, raising the death toll to 186. The floods have affected 20 of the 35 districts (42 revenue circles). Over 9.68 lakh people are facing the wrath of floods in 837 villages. As many as 1,35,166 people are staying in 266 relief camps.

Meanwhile, talking to The Sentinel, AASU president Dipanka Kumar Nath said, "During our visit to the flood-affected areas, we saw the farmers bearing the brunt – they lost their houses with granaries, standing crops, livestock and whatnot. We also met farmers who have no more seeds left with them. Therefore, the farmers should get adequate support to sow seeds and seedlings well within the season. It is an acid test for the Agriculture Department to show its existence at the grassroots level, not to let the rural economy fall apart."

Floods destroyed around 2,28,658 hectares of crop areas in this flood season.

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