Assam Floods: 10 More Deaths In 24 Hours; Over 6 Lakh People Affected
Ten more people lost their lives as flooding continues to devastate Assam, bringing total casualties to significant levels. Over 600,000 residents are currently impacted by the rising water levels across various districts.
At least ten people, including four children, have died due to flood-related incidents in the last 24 hours. The disaster has reached a critical stage with more than 6 lakh individuals situated in affected zones as the state grapples with severe monsoon rains.
Relief operations are currently underway as authorities work to evacuate those stranded in submerged villages. Numerous relief camps have been established to provide food, medicine, and shelter to thousands of displaced families seeking safety from the rising discharges of major rivers.
The infrastructure damage remains extensive, with several roads, bridges, and embankments being breached by the current. Local administrations are monitoring the water levels of the Brahmaputra and its tributaries, which are flowing above the danger mark in multiple locations.
Assam State Disaster Management Authority
