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Assam to cull 12,000 pigs as African swine fever spreads

African swine fever kills over 13,000 pigs in Assam

8:21 pm May 10, 2020

Guwahati: The outbreak of African swine fever (AFS) has claimed more than 13,000 pigs in the last few days in parts of Assam, affecting the livelihood of hundreds of people involved in the animal husbandry in the state, an official said. The infection has spread rapidly as the deaths have been reported from nine districts […]

5 more die in Assam flood, toll touches 80

9:49 pm July 26, 2019

Guwahati: Floods in Assam claimed five more lives, taking the toll in the state to 80 on Friday even as water levels in all the affected districts receded further, an official report said. Around 27.15 lakh people in 2,078 villages of 17 districts have been affected by the deluge. Of the five deaths reported on […]

Flood situation in Assam remains grave

7:30 pm July 12, 2019

Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam continued to be grave on Friday with more than half of the districts submerged by waters of the Brahmaputra river and its tributaries, leading to the death of three persons and affecting 4.23 lakh people. The swirling flood waters have forced the railway authority to control train services due […]

Assam flood situation serious, 62,000 in 8 districts affected

10:40 pm July 9, 2019

Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam turned serious on Tuesday with over 62,000 people getting affected across eight districts. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said 145 villages are under water and 3,435 hectares of crop areas have been damaged. The situation could turn worse as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast enhanced […]

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