Morigaon flood scene grim

MORIGAON, Sep 1 - The flood situation in Morigaon district has turned critical, as the flood water of the Brahmaputra inundated more than 45 villages under Mayong revenue circle affecting 50,000 people. The Pobitora Wild life Sanctuary was flooded and 70 per cent area of the sanctuary was under water forcing wild animals including the rhinos to go to nearby highlands. According to official sources, one female rhino was washed away and later died on August 29.

Meanwhile, the Brahmaputra's erosion at Mikirgaon under Bhuragaon circle and Leoramukhin Lahorighat circle took a serious turn on Monday threatening the whole of Bhuragaon.