Guwahati: Rising floodwaters triggered by continuous rainfall and a sudden swell in the Dikari River have wreaked havoc in Assam‘s Jonai, stranding more than 15 people and around 100 cattle on a riverine char while inundating several villages.
The worst-hit area is Koraibari Char in Telam, where floodwaters surged into the island early on Sunday, cutting off all access routes and leaving residents stranded. The swift current and steadily rising water level have made evacuation difficult.
According to local sources, the marooned residents have been unable to leave the char since Sunday morning. Nearly 100 cattle are also trapped on the island, raising concerns over their safety as flood conditions continue to worsen.
The overflowing Dikari River has submerged homes, roads and farmlands across several parts of Jonai, disrupting road connectivity and affecting daily life. Many residents living in vulnerable areas have reportedly shifted to safer locations as water levels continued to rise.
After receiving information about the situation, the Jonai administration initiated efforts to deploy personnel from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to carry out rescue operations.
However, till the time this report was filed, the stranded people were still awaiting evacuation as rescue teams prepared to launch operations under challenging weather and river conditions.
Officials have advised residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to remain alert, warning that continued rainfall could further aggravate the flood situation in the region.