Heavy rains, landslides cripple normal life in Assam; See Pics

After the massive flood and landslides in several districts of the state in May, Assam is once again hit by the incessant rainfall. Fresh landslides were reported from various parts of Assam for the second consecutive day amid heavy downpours, which also led to heavy waterlogging in most parts of the city.

After the massive flood and landslides in several state districts in May, Assam was again hit by the incessant rainfall. Credit: PTI Photo

Amid incessant rainfall, fresh landslides were reported from various parts of the hill’s district. Credit: PTI Photo

A bulletin issued by the ASDMA said that the flood situation is grim in several parts of the state, with eight districts inundated by the rising water in the river Brahmaputra and its tributaries. Credit: PTI Photo

Heavy rain has also flooded roads in several parts of the city – the worst affected among these being Anil Nagar, Nabin Nagar, Rajgarh Link Road, Rukminigaon, Hatigaon and Krishna Nagar. Credit: PTI Photo

NDRF and SDRF personnel, deployed in these areas, are using boats to rescue people and offer relief materials to those still stuck in flooded homes. Credit: PTI Photo

Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) is working round the clock to restore the power supply in the city, which is reeling under darkness since June 14 while drinking water tankers have been sent to the flood-hit areas. Credit: PTI Photo

According to officials, embankments, roads, bridges and other infrastructure have been damaged by flood waters in Barpeta, Cachar, Chirang, Dhemaji, Goalpara among other areas. Credit: PTI Photo

The Kamrup Metropolitan district administration has appealed to people to step out of their homes only if they have urgent or essential work. Credit: PTI Photo

The RMC has issued a 'red alert' for Assam and Meghalaya and predicted isolated and scattered

A flooded school after heavy rains at Rukminigaon in Guwahati. Credit: PTI Photo

Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) Mayor Mrigen Sarania distributes flood relief material to flood affected residents of Anil Nagar, in Guwahati. Credit: PTI Photo

Residents wade through a waterlogged street after rainfall, at Hatigaon in Guwahati. Credit: PTI Photo

People wade through a waterlogged street after rain in Guwahati. Credit: PTI Photo

Villagers wade through a flooded street after heavy rainfall, at Sarukhetri village in Barpeta district, Assam. Credit: PTI Photo