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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt institute razed to enhance Silsako Beel retention capacity
1 2 3 4 5 6 Guwahati: In its efforts to expand the water retention capacity of Silsako beel, a protected wetland of the city, Assam govt on Tuesday demolished another govt institute. Housing and urban affairs minister Jayanta Mallabaruah and Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) chairman Narayan Deka arrived in the Chachal area to give the go-ahead for the demolition of Institute of Cooperative Management, which was inaugurated in 2007. The institute was built on a five-bigha land. The minister, while speaking to media said, "Earlier the Silsako area was under encroachment, which has been cleared. Families who were genuine residents have been compensated. Currently, few govt institutions that were allotted land here earlier, are being shifted." He added that govt has already allocated a plot to the institute in the Sonapur area. "However for temporary use, a space has been provided in the Rehabari area, along with a compensatory amount of Rs 10 crore. Similarly, we will also be carrying out the demolition of a hotel management institute later this month, followed shortly by the demolition of the All Assam Tennis Association court and the Ginger hotel, as part of the wetland expansion project," he added. Mallabaruah said once the remaining establishments are relocated, the planned reservoir will cover nearly 800 bighas of land. "We are fast-tracking the process, the institutions will be moved first, and excavation will follow during the dry season," he added. Emphasising the importance of this wetland in tackling the city's waterlogging problem, he expressed confidence that once the reservoir is restored, a significant volume of floodwater will be diverted here, mitigating the flooding month, the government had demolished the government funded Omeo Kumar Das Institute of Social Change and Development, which was also established in 2007. According to the GMDA report, the wetland will be excavated to restore a water holding capacity of 3.5 million cubic meters. Silsako beel is a natural wetland, notified under the Guwahati Waterbodies (Preservation and Conservation) Act. According to the 2021, report large-scale encroachments had reduced the beel from 450 acres to 80 acres. A GMDA official said that the government over the years has succeeded in restoring 270 acres of the beel.
News18
3 days ago
- General
- News18
Watch: Man Risks It All To Save Drowning Dog In Manipur Floods
Last Updated: Reportedly, around34people have lost their lives as the northeast states– Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and others– reelunderheavyraininthe last three days. In a brave act, a man risked his life to rescue a dog from drowning in a fast-moving stream in Manipur floods. A video of the incident has been doing the rounds, and the man has been earning praise from social media users for his selflessness. Rescuing someone's life at the risk of yours is one such pure act of kindness. The video shared on X depicts a man swimming through moving water to get to the terrified dog, hanging onto a rock in the middle of the stream. As it progresses, we see him carefully approaching the dog, without any safety gear, lifting him into his arms, and bringing it back to a safe zone as onlookers cheer. '#Flood in #Manipur. In a heart-wrenching moment, a MEITEI MAN risks his life to save a DOG from drowning in a stream in MANIPUR. Humanity exists. Brave souls exist. Thank you to everyone who helped save the dog's life," the video caption read. The internet has been all praises for the man for his selfless and brave act. An X user commented, 'He really is a brave man. So fearless and the people on the sides, instructing and guiding." Another person wrote, 'Really admire his bravery and compassion. All others who were trying to rescue the dog are very humane too." The clip has gathered around 12,000 views since it was shared online. The rescue occurred in the midst of catastrophic flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Manipur. Reportedly, around 34 people have lost their lives as the northeast states – Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and others – reel under heavy rain in the last three days. In Assam, 764 villages in 19 districts have been hit by flash floods, affecting 3.6 lakh people in Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Hailakandi, Hojai, Kamrup, Dhemaji, Nagaon, Sribhumi, Darrang, Karbi Anglong, Sonitpur, Dima Hasao, Biswanath, Cachar, Sivasagar, Majuli, Golaghat, Tinsukia and Karbi Anglong West districts. Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah announced that the state government has granted a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the victims' families.
News18
3 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Floods, Landslides Batter Northeastern States Amid Rain Fury, Death Toll Rises To 34
Last Updated: Earlier on Sunday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Assam Rifles were roped to assist in the rescue operation of people stranded amid floodwaters. At least 34 people have died as the northeast states– Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and others– reel under heavy rain in the past three days. Several regions in these states are experiencing flooding, landslides and increasing river water levels. Earlier on Sunday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Assam Rifles were roped to assist in the rescue operation of people stranded amid floodwaters. 19 Districts Hit In Assam In Assam, 764 villages across 19 districts have been hit in flash floods, affecting 3.6 lakh people across Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Hailakandi, Hojai, Kamrup, Dhemaji, Nagaon, Sribhumi, Darrang, Karbi Anglong, Sonitpur, DimaHasao, Biswanath, Cachar, Sivasagar, Majuli, Golaghat, Tinsukia, and Karbi Anglong West districts. According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) flood reports, one person drowned in flood waters in Sribhumi district, while a child lost his life after drowning in flood waters in Cachar district. With two more deaths, the toll of flood and landslides in Assam have gone up to 10. Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the state government has announced Rs 4 lakh compensation to the families of victims. The ASDMA report has said that over one lakh people have been affected in Cachar, while over 83 thousand have been affected in Sribhumi, 62 thousand in Nagaon, 46 thousand in Lakhimpur, 19 thousand in Tinsukia, 10 thousand in Dibrugarh. As per the ASDMA report, over 55,000 people have taken shelter in 155 relief camps and distribution centres set up by the district administration in the flood affected areas, while the Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, fire and emergency services, Civil defence and local administration have engaged in rescue operations. Tourists Stranded In Sikkim More than 1,200 tourists have been stranded in north Sikkim. Evacuation was scheduled for Sunday, but fresh landslides came in the way. Eight tourists who went missing on May 29 after their vehicle plunged into the Teesta River at Munshithang, are yet to be traced. In Meghalaya, 10 districts have been affected by flash floods and landslides. More than 10,000 people have been affected by flash floods in Tripura. 1500 Rescued In Manipur Meanwhile, in Manipur, the Assam Rifles, with the Army and fire officials, have rescued over 1500 people, providing them with relief materials. Commanding officer of 33 Assam Rifles Colonel Radha Krishnan said that over 1500 people have been rescued in Imphal East and West. 'So far, we have rescued around 1500 people from Imphal East and West. Eight columns and four reserve columns are deployed on the ground, helping the people," he said as quoted by news agency ANI. 9 Dead In Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu offered condolences to the families of the people who died due to massive landslides triggered by incessant monsoon rains since last few days across the state and announced ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased. At least 9 deaths have been reported in the state, seven in East Kameng district and two in Ziro valley. Expecting more rain in the coming days, Khandu has called upon the people to remain vigilant and maintain extreme caution. He appealed to all not to travel, especially during the night, if not absolutely necessary, as almost all rivers, rivulets, and streams across the state are in spate, he advised all not to venture into rivers and urged dwellers in vulnerable areas to move to safer locations. 'My heart goes out to the departed souls. Our prayers are with them. Let's maintain extreme caution and remain vigilant to avoid further loss of lives," he added. Amit Shah Dials CMs, Assures Help Yesterday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh and the Governor of Manipur, and assured of every possible help to the flood-affected areas in the northeast region. "Spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh and the Governor of Manipur in the wake of ongoing heavy rainfall in their states. Also assured them of every possible help to tackle any situation. The Modi government stands like a rock in support of the people of the Northeast," Shah had said in a post on X. IMD Predicts More Showers The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast for more showers in the northeastern region until June 5. top videos View all Thunderstorm and lightning warnings over isolated places in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura have been issued by the IMD till June 4, with heavy rainfall also expected over Arunachal, Assam, and Meghalaya. (With inputs from agencies) About the Author Location : Guwahati [Gauhati], India, India First Published: News india Floods, Landslides Batter Northeastern States Amid Rain Fury, Death Toll Rises To 34 | Updates
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Floods, landslides cause destruction in Northeastern states; IMD predicts heavy rains till June 3
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 1 (ANI): As the northeast region reels under heavy rains, with various areas in Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and more are experiencing flooding, landslides and increasing river levels. According to Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, at least 5 people have died due to landslides in Assam, with the state government announcing Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia to the kin of the victims. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also assured of every possible help to the flood-affected areas in the northeast region, and also spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh and the Governor of Manipur. 'Spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh and the Governor of Manipur in the wake of ongoing heavy rainfall in their states. Also assured them of every possible help to tackle any situation. The Modi government stands like a rock in support of the people of the Northeast,' Shah posted on X Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also warned of rising river levels, telling people to be careful, especially on river banks. 'Heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh -- Kibitoo (17 cm), Hayuliang (15 cm), Kalaktang (10 cm) -- may lead to a sharp rise in river levels downstream. Assam already witnessing intense rain in Silchar (42 cm), Karimganj (35 cm), Hailakandi (30 cm) and in nearby areas. People in low-lying and riverbank areas are advised to stay alert and follow local advisories,' CM Sarma posted on X. Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi also reaffirmed his support for the people in the state, saying that party leaders will be visiting affected areas across the state, who will then work on immediate assistance and work to solve the 'recurring flood crisis.' 'Floods have once again disrupted lives across Assam, especially in districts like Lakhimpur and Sivasagar. As APCC President, I have asked senior leaders to visit the worst-affected areas, assess the situation on the ground, and work with local authorities to push for timely relief and support. Former PCC President and campaign committee chief Bhupen Bora ji also visited Ranganadi to take stock of the situation and meet the affected people,' Gogoi posted on X. 'Their reports will guide our next steps, both in immediate assistance and in demanding long-term solutions to Assam's recurring flood crisis. We remain committed to standing with the people of Assam during this difficult time,' he added. According to the flood reports of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person drowned in flood waters in Sribhumi district, while a child lost his life after drowning in flood waters in Cachar district. The flood situation in the state has become critical on Sunday, affecting 3.64 lakh people of 19 districts of the state - Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Hailakandi, Hojai, Kamrup, Dhemaji, Nagaon, Sribhumi, Darrang, Karbi Anglong, Sonitpur, DimaHasao, Biswanath, Cachar, Sivasagar, Majuli, Golaghat, Tinsukia, Karbi Anglong West. The ASDMA report has said that more than 1 lakh people have been affected in Cachar district while more than 83 thousand affected in Sribhumi, 62 thousand in Nagaon, 46 thousand in Lakhimpur, 19 thousand in Tinsukia, 10 thousand in Dibrugarh. The flood waters have submerged 764 villages under 56 revenue circles covering 3524 hectares of crop area. More than 55,000 people have taken shelter in 155 relief camps and distribution centres set up by the district administration in the flood affected areas, while the Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, fire and emergency services, Civil defence and local administration engaged in rescue operations in the flood affected areas, rescuing over 500 people. Meanwhile, in Manipur, the Assam Rifles, with the Army and fire officials, have rescued over 1500 people, providing them with relief materials. Talking about the rescue efforts, Engineer Task Force Commander said that they are closely monitoring the situation as the rains have started become severe. According to Colonel Gunavrat Bhivgade thousands of people have been rescued in the last 48 hrs in multiple areas. Commanding officer of 33 Assam Rifles Colonel Radha Krishnan said that over 1500 people have been rescued in Imphal East and West. 'So far, we have rescued around 1500 people from Imphal East and West. Eight columns and four reserve columns are deployed on the ground, helping the people,' he added. Earlier today, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited the affected areas in the state, as schools are being used for shelter. Saha said that looking at the water receding after a few hours have shown that the drainage system is fine. 'There is heavy rainfall in the entire Northeastern region... I am visiting the affected areas. The secretary of the Disaster Management is also with me... Other officials are also there with me. We are making sure that food supplies are adequate... Shelters have been formed in schools... Even after heavy rains, the water receded within 2-3 hours. This means that the drainage system is fine...,' CM Saha told ANI. Tripura witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple districts on Sunday and is expected to receive extremely heavy downpour in isolated areas till June 4, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Arunachal Pradesh's CM, Pema Khandu offered condolences to the families of the people who died due to massive landslides triggered by incessant monsoon rains since last few days across the state and announced ex-gratia worth Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased. Atleast 9 deaths have been reported in the state, seven in East Kameng district and two in Ziro valley. Expecting more rain in the coming days, Chief Minister Khandu has called upon the people to remain vigilant and maintain extreme caution. He appealed to all not to travel, especially during the night, if not absolutely necessary, as almost all rivers, rivulets, and streams across the state are in spate, Khandu advised all not to venture into rivers and urged dwellers in vulnerable areas to move to safer locations. 'My heart goes out to the departed souls. Our prayers are with them. Let's maintain extreme caution and remain vigilant to avoid further loss of lives,' he added. Moreover, seven people have been killed due to a landslide on the National Highway in Seppa West assembly constituency, Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung said on Saturday. Assam Rifles has also launched relief operations in coordination with the Army and local administration across various states. Flood Relief Columns were immediately deployed to the affected areas in close coordination with the West Tripura District Disaster Management Team. The quick response and dedicated efforts of Assam Rifles personnel resulted in the safe rescue of 67 civilians, including women and children, from flood-prone localities. Meanwhile, in Sikkim, Mangan district Superintendent of Police Dechu Bhutia said that over a thousand tourists were stranded in Lachen and Lachung in Mangan District due to the rains inducing landslides, bridge collapse and damage along with a high rise of the River Teesta. He said that the evacuation process had to be delayed due to the landslide which happened on Friday in Shipgyer in Upper Dozongu. The Mangan SP assured that the evacuation of tourists will be carried out on Monday Further, with damages to the base of Phidang bridge has restricted vehicular movement to Dzongu constituency. The GREF carried out the restoration work on Sunday, allowing on foot commute for local residents and few emergency service vehicles. Multiple tourists are also reported missing, he said, 'Our teams are working to locate them. The vehicle was visible two days prior, but now with the rising river level, the vehicle cannot be located... We were able to locate a few mobile phones and identity cards, which we have kept in the police station, but no trace of missing individuals. Something like a dead body was visible. The body is at such a location in the cliff that we were unable to reach it either through the use of ropes or by crossing the river with a lifeboat.' The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on May 30 that as the depression over Bangladesh is likely to move nearly north-northeastwards and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during the next 12 hours, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to continue in various regions. For the next few days, IMD has forecast that rains are likely to occur in most regions of the northeast until June 5, with no large change in maximum temperature in various areas. Thunderstorm and lightning warnings over isolated places in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura have been issued by the IMD till June 4, with heavy rainfall also expected over Arunachal, Assam, and Meghalaya (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Floods, landslides cause destruction in Northeastern states; IMD predicts heavy rains till June 3
Guwahati: As the northeast region reels under heavy rains, with various areas in Assam , Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and more are experiencing flooding, landslides and increasing river levels. According to Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, at least 5 people have died due to landslides in Assam, with the state government announcing Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia to the kin of the victims. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has also assured of every possible help to the flood-affected areas in the northeast region, and also spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh and the Governor of Manipur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Highest Earning College Majors—2025 Edition Best Paying Degrees | Search Ads Learn More Undo "Spoke with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh and the Governor of Manipur in the wake of ongoing heavy rainfall in their states. Also assured them of every possible help to tackle any situation. The Modi government stands like a rock in support of the people of the Northeast," Shah posted on X Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also warned of rising river levels, telling people to be careful, especially on river banks. Live Events "Heavy rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh -- Kibitoo (17 cm), Hayuliang (15 cm), Kalaktang (10 cm) -- may lead to a sharp rise in river levels downstream. Assam already witnessing intense rain in Silchar (42 cm), Karimganj (35 cm), Hailakandi (30 cm) and in nearby areas. People in low-lying and riverbank areas are advised to stay alert and follow local advisories," CM Sarma posted on X. Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi also reaffirmed his support for the people in the state, saying that party leaders will be visiting affected areas across the state, who will then work on immediate assistance and work to solve the "recurring flood crisis." "Floods have once again disrupted lives across Assam, especially in districts like Lakhimpur and Sivasagar. As APCC President, I have asked senior leaders to visit the worst-affected areas, assess the situation on the ground, and work with local authorities to push for timely relief and support. Former PCC President and campaign committee chief Bhupen Bora ji also visited Ranganadi to take stock of the situation and meet the affected people," Gogoi posted on X. "Their reports will guide our next steps, both in immediate assistance and in demanding long-term solutions to Assam's recurring flood crisis. We remain committed to standing with the people of Assam during this difficult time," he added. According to the flood reports of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), one person drowned in flood waters in Sribhumi district, while a child lost his life after drowning in flood waters in Cachar district. The flood situation in the state has become critical on Sunday, affecting 3.64 lakh people of 19 districts of the state - Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Hailakandi, Hojai, Kamrup, Dhemaji, Nagaon, Sribhumi, Darrang, Karbi Anglong, Sonitpur, DimaHasao, Biswanath, Cachar, Sivasagar, Majuli, Golaghat, Tinsukia, Karbi Anglong West. The ASDMA report has said that more than 1 lakh people have been affected in Cachar district while more than 83 thousand affected in Sribhumi, 62 thousand in Nagaon, 46 thousand in Lakhimpur, 19 thousand in Tinsukia, 10 thousand in Dibrugarh. The flood waters have submerged 764 villages under 56 revenue circles covering 3524 hectares of crop area. More than 55,000 people have taken shelter in 155 relief camps and distribution centres set up by the district administration in the flood affected areas, while the Air Force, NDRF, SDRF, fire and emergency services, Civil defence and local administration engaged in rescue operations in the flood affected areas, rescuing over 500 people. Meanwhile, in Manipur, the Assam Rifles, with the Army and fire officials, have rescued over 1500 people, providing them with relief materials. Talking about the rescue efforts, Engineer Task Force Commander said that they are closely monitoring the situation as the rains have started become severe. According to Colonel Gunavrat Bhivgade thousands of people have been rescued in the last 48 hrs in multiple areas. Commanding officer of 33 Assam Rifles Colonel Radha Krishnan said that over 1500 people have been rescued in Imphal East and West. "So far, we have rescued around 1500 people from Imphal East and West. Eight columns and four reserve columns are deployed on the ground, helping the people," he added. Earlier today, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited the affected areas in the state, as schools are being used for shelter. Saha said that looking at the water receding after a few hours have shown that the drainage system is fine. "There is heavy rainfall in the entire Northeastern region... I am visiting the affected areas. The secretary of the Disaster Management is also with me... Other officials are also there with me. We are making sure that food supplies are adequate... Shelters have been formed in schools... Even after heavy rains, the water receded within 2-3 hours. This means that the drainage system is fine...," CM Saha told ANI. Tripura witnessed heavy to very heavy rainfall across multiple districts on Sunday and is expected to receive extremely heavy downpour in isolated areas till June 4, according to the India Meteorological Department ( IMD ). Arunachal Pradesh's CM, Pema Khandu offered condolences to the families of the people who died due to massive landslides triggered by incessant monsoon rains since last few days across the state and announced ex-gratia worth Rs 4 lakh each to the kin of the deceased. Atleast 9 deaths have been reported in the state, seven in East Kameng district and two in Ziro valley. Expecting more rain in the coming days, Chief Minister Khandu has called upon the people to remain vigilant and maintain extreme caution. He appealed to all not to travel, especially during the night, if not absolutely necessary, as almost all rivers, rivulets, and streams across the state are in spate, Khandu advised all not to venture into rivers and urged dwellers in vulnerable areas to move to safer locations. "My heart goes out to the departed souls. Our prayers are with them. Let's maintain extreme caution and remain vigilant to avoid further loss of lives," he added. Moreover, seven people have been killed due to a landslide on the National Highway in Seppa West assembly constituency, Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Mama Natung said on Saturday. Assam Rifles has also launched relief operations in coordination with the Army and local administration across various states. Flood Relief Columns were immediately deployed to the affected areas in close coordination with the West Tripura District Disaster Management Team. The quick response and dedicated efforts of Assam Rifles personnel resulted in the safe rescue of 67 civilians, including women and children, from flood-prone localities. Meanwhile, in Sikkim, Mangan district Superintendent of Police Dechu Bhutia said that over a thousand tourists were stranded in Lachen and Lachung in Mangan District due to the rains inducing landslides, bridge collapse and damage along with a high rise of the River Teesta. He said that the evacuation process had to be delayed due to the landslide which happened on Friday in Shipgyer in Upper Dozongu. The Mangan SP assured that the evacuation of tourists will be carried out on Monday Further, with damages to the base of Phidang bridge has restricted vehicular movement to Dzongu constituency. The GREF carried out the restoration work on Sunday, allowing on foot commute for local residents and few emergency service vehicles. Multiple tourists are also reported missing, he said, "Our teams are working to locate them. The vehicle was visible two days prior, but now with the rising river level, the vehicle cannot be located... We were able to locate a few mobile phones and identity cards, which we have kept in the police station, but no trace of missing individuals. Something like a dead body was visible. The body is at such a location in the cliff that we were unable to reach it either through the use of ropes or by crossing the river with a lifeboat." The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on May 30 that as the depression over Bangladesh is likely to move nearly north-northeastwards and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during the next 12 hours, warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall to continue in various regions. For the next few days, IMD has forecast that rains are likely to occur in most regions of the northeast until June 5, with no large change in maximum temperature in various areas. Thunderstorm and lightning warnings over isolated places in Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura have been issued by the IMD till June 4, with heavy rainfall also expected over Arunachal, Assam, and Meghalaya.
