FW: Assam Floods - UNDMT Sit Rep No. 1

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Jul 3, 2009, 6:11:07 AM7/3/09

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Subject: Assam Floods - UNDMT Sit Rep No. 1
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Dear All,

On 1 July, very heavy rainfall in north-eastern states of India caused the flow of the Brahmaputra river in Assam to breach an embankment in Lakhimpur district. 81 of the 82 affected villages are reported to be surrounded by water. Government reports indicate around 1 lakh people affected while media reports say numbers could be higher. The NDRF is carrying out rescue operations in the affected areas. UN agencies are in contact with the district administration and monitoring the situation. The rapid assessment by the Rural Volunteers Centre has identified food aid and water and sanitation as immediate priorities.

Best regards,

Shairi Mathur

UN Disaster Management Team Associate

United Nations

55 Lodi Estate

New Delhi 110003

Tel: + 91 11 4653 2284

Mob: + 91 98107 23192

Assam Floods (3 July 2009).pdf

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