Guwahati, June 29 -- Heavy monsoon rains have triggered the first major flood wave of the season in Assam, affecting over 22,000 people across six districts, while rising river levels and infrastructure damage have intensified the crisis, according to the official figures released by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).

According to the latest report, 22,124 people have been impacted in Dhemaji, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Nalbari, Chirang and Kokrajhar districts. Dhemaji has recorded the highest number of affected residents, with 15,483 people facing inundation due to overflowing rivers.

The floods have inundated 96 villages and damaged nearly 1,690 hectares of agricultural land, causing widespread disruption to livelihoods...