MANGALDAI, July 15 - The overall flood situation in Darrang district has deteriorated over the last 24 hours on Monday. The number of affected villages which was recorded as 86 in the district on Sunday has almost doubled on Monday as per official reports.
According to Additional Deputy Commissioner Kulen Sarma, a total population of 174708 of 158 villages has been affected by the flood in the district while the administration has opened up five relief camps to provide shelter to about 3000 flood affected persons. The administration has also provided relief materials to the flood-affected villagers while the veterinary department has been providing cattle feed to the pet animals.
Meanwhile, following the breach of the embankment of river Noa at Nagarbahi area near Mangaldai, the first wave of flood has created havoc even in several areas of Mangaldai town and for the first time in the district headquarters town, the SDRF men were placed into action for rescue operation in Milanpur area and part of Ward Number. 10. The rising flood water of river Noa has submerged Milanpur area causing damage to property. Upahupara near Mangaldai College has also been affected by the flood. The Mangaldai Mazikuchi Road, MPK Road has been submerged under flood water in several places while the MB Road at Kalaigaon was also affected.