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They were nothing more than proof of the impact of this phenomenon induced by human activity and of the urgency to act before it is too late, experts and various United Nations agencies linked to the environment and development point out. 2022 was in charge of demonstrating to humanity how much it has damaged nature, … Read more
A severe hailstorm hit several places in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, damaging nearly 4,500 houses and affecting around 18,000 people. “A total of 4,483 houses were damaged in 132 villages in Dibrugarh, Charaideo, Sivasagar and Tinsukia districts,” the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said in a statement. “Nearly 18,000 people have been affected and the … Read more
The Assam government is concerned that 15 districts in the state are among 25 in the country identified as most vulnerable to climate change. State Minister for Science, Technology and Climate Change Keshab Mahanta said that out of these 15, based on survey reports from two top-tier institutes – IIT Guwahati and IIT Mandi, Karimganj … Read more
Assam is grappling with the flood problem, with many Doloo tea estate State workers protesting against the state government’s proposed international airport project. In fact, on May 12, the Assam government began the work of removing tea bushes from the Doloo tea garden for the construction of a proposed new airport in Silchar. But a large … Read more
Heavy monsoon rains in the form of floods cause heavy loss of life and property in Assam every year, with at least 25 people reportedly killed in landslides. As per the latest figures, 6.5 million people have been displaced in the last ten days. Landslides and floods wreak havoc on the region every year during … Read more
Incessant rain in Assam for the last ten days has caused floods in 25 out of 35 districts. 2.5 lakh people from 700 villages are affected by this. So far 7 people have lost their lives. In this flood, the crops of 16645.61 hectares of land have been submerged in water, due to which everything … Read more
The Assam floods of 2020 have not only affected humans badly, but have also taken a severe toll on the wild animals. Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve is 85 percent submerged in flood, for second year in a row. It has become a serious problem for the authorities of the national park. As … Read more
As the country battles with Covid-19, states of Assam and Bihar have to deal with floods as well. This year, the seasonal floods are back and we are not yet ready. This makes it important to ask- When will we be prepared? ALSO READ: CBSE Class 12th Results Out, Delhi Records A Pass Percentage Of … Read more
