Guwahati: Every year floods in Assam cause massive devastation to lives, property and livelihood of the people across the state. While the root cause and the necessity to take concrete measures in order to eradicate the issue have been debated for years, the number of people impacted due to the disaster keeps gaining momentum with each year. Among the most vulnerable are the migrant labourers who are not only at the risk of losing their livelihood but also face a threat to be trafficked.
On several occasions climate change and the increasing risk of natural disasters have been linked to human trafficking. If narrowed down floods is one such issue that exacerbates poverty and can potentially cause situations of conflict and instability. A major part of the population Assam faces similar vulnerabilities due to floods every year.
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