A CASE STUDY OF MODELS FOR CURBING ASSAM FLOOD HAVOC
What Assam needs to control Flood? A case study with models to lessen the effect of monsoon flood. While the people from other states are fighting against Corona virus, the people of Assam are dealing with the flood havoc alongwith the pandemic equally. Presently in Assam 33 lakh people are affected from flood over 26 districts and death toll rises to 86. Kaziranga National Park is also submerged in water reporting several animals dying due to this crisis. On the other hand, about 24k people are affected from Covid-19 and death pole rises to 58. The low lying plain valley of Assam, formed due to continuous running of the mighty river Brahmaputra, is both a lifeline and a threat. There was a time when people used to welcome monsoon, welcome the first flood as it makes the soil more fertile. It is a part of their ecosystem. Earlier, the animals could easily move to higher grounds during flood. But now, most of the grounds are inundated including the higher grounds. Assam flood has beco