Goalpara under flood fury; NDRF personnel in the rescue operation

GUWAHATI: Incessant rains for the last four days in Assam led to unexpected floods in Lakhipur Revenue circle in Goalpara district. Water-logging in low-lying areas of Lakhipur affected the people due to the flow of water from North Garo Hills of Meghalaya. A team of the 1st NDRF Battalion reached the site and evacuated 18 marooned villagers and transported them to safer places. NDRF personnel are also assisting district the administration in distribution of musk in the inundated areas and maintained proper social distancing.

NDRF personnel have also been deployed in Bongaigaon and Jorhat districts. Two other teams are being deployed in Barpeta and Cachar districts.

First NDRF Battalion Commandant Randhir Singh Gill said in a statement, "NDRF always stands by affected people at the time of need. People need to keep stocks of medicines, dry food and water for at least one week."