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Assam's flood-hit population down by 1.2L as rain subsides

1 2 3 4 5 6 Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam improved marginally on Friday, with the affected population decreasing to over 4.43 lakh from over 5.6 lakh on Thursday, due to a reduction in rainfall in the state. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), in its daily bulletin, said 18 districts — Cachar, Nagaon, Sribhumi, Hailakandi, Kamrup, Hojai, Dibrugarh, Bongaigaon, Morigaon, Darrang, Golaghat, Dhemaji, Goalpara, Sonitpur, Biswanath, Lakhimpur, Jorhat, and Kamrup (M) — are currently reeling under floodwaters. The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger level in lower Assam's Dhubri district, while the Kopili is rising at Dharamtul, the Katakhal at Matizuri, the Barak at BP Ghat in the Barak Valley, and the Kushiyara in the Sribhumi district. However, no river in the state is flowing above the highest flood level. On the other hand, no casualty was confirmed in the last 24 hours, ASDMA stated. Over 40,000 people are still taking shelter at 328 relief camps and centres across the 18 flood-affected districts in the state. Wildlife has also been affected, with nearly 70% of the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in the Morigaon district facing inundation, an official said. The sanctuary was severely affected by the waters of the Brahmaputra and Kopili rivers, the official added. The floods forced rhinos and other wildlife to seek higher ground for shelter. The forest department took measures to protect the animals, including providing food and ensuring that poachers do not take advantage of the situation, the official added. Patrolling in the sanctuary, particularly at night, was increased. Boats are being used to monitor forest camps, the official said. The rising waters of the Brahmaputra and Kohora inundated vast tracts of the Kaziranga National Park. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Guwahati, predicted thunderstorms and lightning strikes at isolated places in eight districts of the state for Saturday. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the Barak Valley for the second day this week to take stock of the flood situation, with three districts of this southern part of the state among the worst affected. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !