597 villages of different revenue circles affected by flood in Barpeta district

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BARPETA: The rising water of the Brahmaputra, Beki, Nakhanda, Marachawlkhowa, Bhelengi, Pahumara and Kaldiya rivers has flooded most of the villages of the district. The flood situation in Barpeta district turned grim following heavy rainfall.

A total of 597 villages of different revenue circles of Barpeta district have been affected by flood. In Kalgachiya revenue circle 64 villages, in Barpeta 28, in Chenga 64, in Sarupeta 78, in Sarthebari 128 villages, in Baghbar 141, in Bajali 89 and in Barnagar revenue circle five villages have been affected by flood. In the district, total 5,94,753 people have been affected.

In Barpeta and Bajali subdivision, total 377 relief camps have been set up. So far 29,755 hectare cropland has been affected by flood. Total 62 PWD roads have submerged in water.

Meanwhile, an 8-year old boy named Afjal Hussain died due to drowning in the Baghmara char area. Dalimi Das of Howly also met a watery grave on Wednesday.

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