As the monsoon season hits, spanning from June to August, it tends to be a very tough time for the people living in the Brahmaputra floodplains as it gets flooded due to heavy rains. Since the post-independence period, Assam has experienced major floods in the years 1954, 1962, 1972, 1977, 1984, 1988, 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2012.  Floods are not a new scenario in Assam, with almost every year, three to four waves ravage these flood-prone areas, with cities like Guwahati getting affected the most because of their rising population and poor drainage system. Roads tend to get clogged, and … Continue reading Assam’s Flood Disaster: Flash Floods Displace Thousands Into Relief Camps While Kaziranga’s Wildlife Faces Dire Threats