Flooded Brahmaputra: Assam's Annual Monsoon Challenge

The Brahmaputra River is swelling, affecting over 16 lakh people across 29 districts of Assam, with Jorhat among the worst-hit areas. Villages along the riverbanks are submerged, forcing residents to seek refuge on higher ground, often on roadsides, alongside their livestock. Many have set up makeshift shelters, enduring hardships with limited access to food and amenities. Schools in the region remain closed due to the floods, disrupting normal life for communities already grappling with the annual monsoon inundation. Despite these challenges, local residents remain resilient, emphasizing the need for proactive measures from authorities to mitigate the impact of such recurring disasters.