Assam floods: Schools, colleges to remain shut for 48 hours in Cachar district
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All schools and colleges in Assam's Cachar district have been asked to remain shut for 48 hours with effect from Thursday. Check the latest Assam Floods updates here.
In view of the worsening flood situation in Assam, the Cachar district administration has announced closure of all educational institutions and non-essential private establishments for 48 hours with effect from Thursday.
The Cachar district administration on Thursday announced that all educational institutions (government and private) and non-essential private establishments will remain shut for 48 hours with effect from 6 AM on Thursday.
Assam | In view of the flood situation, the Cachar district administration has closed all educational institutions (government and private) and non-essential private establishments for 48 hours (May 19th and 20th) in the district. pic.twitter.com/cXUx6ZA9tn
Incessant rains, floods and landslides have wreaked havoc in various parts of Assam, affecting nearly 4 lakh people in 20 districts of the state. Meanwhile, NDRF teams have been pressed into action to carry out rescue and relief operations in the affected areas.
As the flood situation in Assam continues to remain grim, a portion of road connecting Kampur-Kathiatali in Nagaon district was washed away in the flood.
#WATCH | Assam: A portion of Kampur-Kathiatali connecting road in Nagaon district washed away in flood. Several parts of the state are reeling under flood. pic.twitter.com/GXJ2GwD3dx
Water levels of Kopili, Borapani rivers also continued to rise, flowing above the danger level.
