Chirang, Sept 18: Several villages under Sidli circle in Assam’s Chirang district have been affected by floods after water flowing down from the Bhutan hills crossed the banks of the Champabati River and entered residential areas, inundating houses and damaging farmland. The villages of Amin Para, Gorshingpara and Thaigirguri are among the worst-affected areas, with floodwaters entering homes, roads and agricultural fields.

The sudden rise in water has also disrupted movement in the affected villages, with only a few paved roads remaining accessible. “Much devastation happened.

All the embankments of Champawati have broken down in three places and the water entered our roads and homes. We are making arrangements for the losses the farmers incurred.

I have contacted the Agriculture Minister and informed him about the losses,” Brahma said. Residents said the floodwaters came rushing down from the hills before overflowing into villages along the Champabati River.

“I don’t know where the water came from. I know it is water of the Champa River and the water flows down from the hills.

The water rushed down and caused floods and entered homes and villages. Twenty to twenty-five houses were inundated,” the resident said.

The flooding has also caused concern among farmers, with agricultural land affected by the overflowing river. The damage to farmland could add to the losses suffered by residents in the affected areas.

As the situation developed, senior officials and elected representatives reached the affected areas to monitor the situation and oversee the response. BTC executive member James Basumatary, Sidli MLA Paniram Brahma and Chirang District Commissioner Gokul Brahma were present in the affected areas and monitored the flood situation.

The administration is assessing the situation and the extent of damage, particularly to agricultural land and houses, while arrangements are being made to address the immediate needs of affected residents.