Staff Reporter, Barpeta, June 21: The Barpeta district in Assam has been severely hit by intense flooding, with significant damage reported across three major revenue circles: Barnagar, Barpeta, and Sarthebari. The disaster has impacted a total of 58 villages, with Sarthebari bearing the brunt, as 54 of its villages are submerged. The devastating flood has affected 18,110 individuals across the district. Besides human suffering, the agricultural sector has taken a substantial hit, with 79.75 hectares of crop areas destroyed. The floods have also affected 27,555 animals, with five reported washed away. Infrastructure in the region has been extensively damaged. Sarthebari has seen 28 roads and an RCC bridge compromised, while Barpeta and Barnagar have had 2 and 1 roads damaged respectively. The district administration has established ten relief camps in Sarthebari. Recent rainfall has significantly contributed to the flooding, with Barpeta recording 168.91 mm of rain, Barpeta Road I.C. 119.88 mm, and Sorbhog 43.6 mm. River levels are being closely monitored, with critical readings recorded for the Brahmaputra at 40.60 meters, Beki at 44.04 meters, Manas at 47.79 meters, Nakhanda at 38.65 meters, Morachaulkhowa at 38.57 meters, and Bhelengi at 35.22 meters.
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