Tezpur/Lakhimpur: Nearly two lakh people have been affected by the
first wave of flood which has hit Assam's twin districts of Lakhimpur and
Dhemaji.
Four people have so far lost their lives in the flood that has
inundated nearly 200 villages in the worst affected Jonai sub division, official
sources said in Guwahati today.
The district administrations of Lakhimpur
and Dhemaji have pressed motor boats into service for rescue and relief
operations.
The boats belong to the districts Disaster Management authority
but incessant rain has hampered rehabilitation operation.
Flood has also affected neighbouring Sonitpur district with revenue circles
of Halem and Gohpur under water of the swollen Subansiri river.
Meanwhile,
the swirling water of river Jiadhol has caused flash floods in parts of villages
of Kechukana, Lowmunri, Misamari and Naruathan.
Food items are being
supplied to the affected people by the Dhemaji district administration.
