Bonik Wary speaks Assamese, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Oriya, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Meitei, and KokBorok in addition to Boro, 56 years old at the time of recording. He describes mother's cremation during the flood. It was flood season, so there was water everywhere. As a result, they had to construct a "bwisang" to bury her. He claims that the water out there does not kill people but ruins homes and crops. He then goes on to explain how his studies were hampered when he was young and had to work to support his family. He goes on to explain about his voluntary retirement and the type of work he did. Recorded in Gogamukh, Karsang Nagar.

Bonik Wary speaks Assamese, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Oriya, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Meitei, and KokBorok in addition to Boro, 56 years old at the time of recording. He describes mother's cremation during the flood. It was flood season, so there was water everywhere. As a result, they had to construct a "bwisang" to bury her. He claims that the water out there does not kill people but ruins homes and crops. He then goes on to explain how his studies were hampered when he was young and had to work to support his family. He goes on to explain about his voluntary retirement and the type of work he did. Recorded in Gogamukh, Karsang Nagar.

Bilati Basumatary is a female Boro speaker, 80 years old at the time of recording. She discusses the massive loss she suffered as a result of the flood. She describes how her house was once washed away by floodwaters. She stated that they would have to cross the Subansiri River by boat. When they were fatigued, they would camp anywhere they could. She expresses her grief at how the flood water buried all of her fruit plants and areca nut trees, as well as how the torrent destroyed the house. She claims that only humans have fled. This type of mishap has occurred twice in her life. Recorded in Mingmang.

Bilati Basumatary is a female Boro speaker, 80 years old at the time of recording. She discusses the massive loss she suffered as a result of the flood. She describes how her house was once washed away by floodwaters. She stated that they would have to cross the Subansiri River by boat. When they were fatigued, they would camp anywhere they could. She expresses her grief at how the flood water buried all of her fruit plants and areca nut trees, as well as how the torrent destroyed the house. She claims that only humans have fled. This type of mishap has occurred twice in her life. Recorded in Mingmang.

Sajala Wary is a contractor who speaks Mishing, Nepali, Assamese, and Hindi in addition to Boro, 45 years old at the time of recording. She explains how the flood damaged the family property when they were young. She discusses the damaging character of the Tharajaan river. She states that the water in their location is clean and sand-filled. It is because of this sand that houses and crops are buried during floods. She claims that they create "Bwisang," which are improvised thatch dwellings supported by wooden pillars. She claims that they grew crops in class seven. In an area of 50-60 bighas of land, they were developing into quite attractive crops. As a result, their father began a fish business to support the family. Recorded in Gogamukh, Karsang Nagar.

Sajala Wary is a contractor who speaks Mishing, Nepali, Assamese, and Hindi in addition to Boro, 45 years old at the time of recording. She explains how the flood damaged the family property when they were young. She discusses the damaging character of the Tharajaan river. She states that the water in their location is clean and sand-filled. It is because of this sand that houses and crops are buried during floods. She claims that they create "Bwisang," which are improvised thatch dwellings supported by wooden pillars. She claims that they grew crops in class seven. In an area of 50-60 bighas of land, they were developing into quite attractive crops. As a result, their father began a fish business to support the family. Recorded in Gogamukh, Karsang Nagar.

Manik Mohan Mushahary is a teacher with a BA-level education who speaks English, Hindi, and Assamese in addition to Boro, 58 years old at the time of recording. He explains how the flood was not as damaging to humans and animals as it was to crops. He claims that because there were no roads in the Somajan region, people had to commute by boat. He had difficulty getting to school since there were no roads. He claims that excessive rain would cause problems in Khophathur in the coming days. He claims that despite the constant rains in Haflong and Arunachal, Dhemaji has not suffered significant damage this time. When the speaker was a youngster, he was washed away by the river while having a dip in it. The flow of the water was previously weak owing to dense, tall grass, but now that the grass has been buried by the sand, the stream is too powerful. Recorded in Gogamukh, Bathoupuri.

Manik Mohan Mushahary is a teacher with a BA-level education who speaks English, Hindi, and Assamese in addition to Boro, 58 years old at the time of recording. He explains how the flood was not as damaging to humans and animals as it was to crops. He claims that because there were no roads in the Somajan region, people had to commute by boat. He had difficulty getting to school since there were no roads. He claims that excessive rain would cause problems in Khophathur in the coming days. He claims that despite the constant rains in Haflong and Arunachal, Dhemaji has not suffered significant damage this time. When the speaker was a youngster, he was washed away by the river while having a dip in it. The flow of the water was previously weak owing to dense, tall grass, but now that the grass has been buried by the sand, the stream is too powerful. Recorded in Gogamukh, Bathoupuri.

Phaodur Basumatary is a home maker who speaks Deori, Mishing, and Assamese in addition to Boro, 40 years old at the time of recording. She explains that she has not directly been a victim of flooding, but has heard about it. She witnessed the deluge created by the mountain's water. As a youngster, she could not see much in Kadamguri, but now that she is in Dakhin Nalbari, she can experience flash floods produced by river water coming down from nearby mountains. She has not suffered any flood-related losses. Recorded in Gogamukh, Rangpuriya.

Phaodur Basumatary is a home maker who speaks Deori, Mishing, and Assamese in addition to Boro, 40 years old at the time of recording. She explains that she has not directly been a victim of flooding, but has heard about it. She witnessed the deluge created by the mountain's water. As a youngster, she could not see much in Kadamguri, but now that she is in Dakhin Nalbari, she can experience flash floods produced by river water coming down from nearby mountains. She has not suffered any flood-related losses. Recorded in Gogamukh, Rangpuriya.

Phaguna Narzary is a businessman with a BA-level education who speaks Nepali, Bengali, Hindi, and Assamese in addition to Boro, 38 years old at the time of recording. He the suffering of life due to the devastation done by a flood. They have done everything to stop the flood, but the flood is increasing year by year. They have appealed to the government and hope that government will solve their problems. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Phaguna Narzary is a businessman with a BA-level education who speaks Nepali, Bengali, Hindi, and Assamese in addition to Boro, 38 years old at the time of recording. He the suffering of life due to the devastation done by a flood. They have done everything to stop the flood, but the flood is increasing year by year. They have appealed to the government and hope that government will solve their problems. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Donda Basumatary is a farmer who speaks Assamese in addition to Boro, 61 years old at the time of recording. He talks about the loss of his property due to the flood. He is worried about the future generation of his village as most of the cultivable land is converted into a desert. He believes that until and unless the government doesn't build protection on the river bank, they will keep suffering in the future too. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Donda Basumatary is a farmer who speaks Assamese in addition to Boro, 61 years old at the time of recording. He talks about the loss of his property due to the flood. He is worried about the future generation of his village as most of the cultivable land is converted into a desert. He believes that until and unless the government doesn't build protection on the river bank, they will keep suffering in the future too. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Lachit Basumatary is a daily laborer who speaks Hindi and Assamese in addition to Boro, 31 years old at the time of recording. He describes how he saved fellow villagers during the time flood. He cultivated rice and jute crops, but flood water destroyed everything and didn't get anything. His house's walls also got damaged, and his house is now only 50 meters away from the river. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Swmkhang Narzary is a daily laborer who speaks Hindi and Assamese in addition to Boro, 27 years old at the time of recording. He tells about the loss of his land. He says that the river is about to reach his village by eroding day by day, and that 50 houses of his village were damaged in recent floods. He tells that when it rains in Bhutan hills, a sudden flood comes into their village. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Swmkhang Narzary is a daily laborer who speaks Hindi and Assamese in addition to Boro, 27 years old at the time of recording. He tells about the loss of his land. He says that the river is about to reach his village by eroding day by day, and that 50 houses of his village were damaged in recent floods. He tells that when it rains in Bhutan hills, a sudden flood comes into their village. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Lachit Basumatary is a daily laborer who speaks Hindi and Assamese in addition to Boro, 31 years old at the time of recording. He describes how he saved fellow villagers during the time flood. He cultivated rice and jute crops, but flood water destroyed everything and didn't get anything. His house's walls also got damaged, and his house is now only 50 meters away from the river. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Uday Basumatary is a farmer who speaks Assamese in addition to Boro, 40 years old at the time of recording. Most of the agricultural land he owned now is eroded by rivers. Earlier he had 15 bighas of land, but almost all the land is eroded by flood water. Now his home is only 50 meters away from the river and he has shifted his house to another place. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Uday Basumatary is a farmer who speaks Assamese in addition to Boro, 40 years old at the time of recording. Most of the agricultural land he owned now is eroded by rivers. Earlier he had 15 bighas of land, but almost all the land is eroded by flood water. Now his home is only 50 meters away from the river and he has shifted his house to another place. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Mahen Basumatary is a farmer who speaks Assamese in addition to Boro, 42 years old at the time of recording. He describes how he survived the recent flood. His wife was sick during the time of the flood. He somehow managed to save his wife. His wife couldn't walk and he carried his wife on his back to a safe place. Wild elephants also frequently come to his house in search of food. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Mahen Basumatary is a farmer who speaks Assamese in addition to Boro, 42 years old at the time of recording. He describes how he survived the recent flood. His wife was sick during the time of the flood. He somehow managed to save his wife. His wife couldn't walk and he carried his wife on his back to a safe place. Wild elephants also frequently come to his house in search of food. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Nila Basumatary is a home maker who speaks Assamese in addition to Boro, 55 years old at the time of recording. Her 10 bigha land was eroded by the recent flood. Every year due to the flood they have to take shelter in another place during the rainy season. They stayed almost two months in the relief camps. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.

Nila Basumatary is a home maker who speaks Assamese in addition to Boro, 55 years old at the time of recording. Her 10 bigha land was eroded by the recent flood. Every year due to the flood they have to take shelter in another place during the rainy season. They stayed almost two months in the relief camps. Recorded in Laokhriguri village, Deosri.