After deadly floods in India’s Assam, experts call for better warnings and long-term planning - AP News

His niece, Priyakshi Gogoi, later explained that floodwaters around Hulang Katoni surged from knee-deep to neck-deep in about 30 minutes. She reported no warning at all before the rapid rise, noting residents initially believed the minor flooding would subside. This sudden escalation without notification caught everyone off guard, highlighting a critical gap in disaster readiness.

The absence of timely alerts for the Dikhow River's rapid surge left residents unprepared, directly leading to tragedies like Neogs death. Experts are now pushing for comprehensive warning systems and long-term strategies to manage future flood events in Assam, aiming to give people enough time to respond. Neog's body was found three days later, a sign of the deadly cost of inadequate flood preparedness in the region.