Assam Flood Crisis: Devastating Deluge Claims More Lives, Displaces Over 11 Lakh

The flood situation in Assam has worsened, with three additional deaths and over 11.3 lakh people affected across 23 districts. The death toll from this year's floods, landslides, and storms now stands at 48. Relief efforts are ongoing, with nearly 2,850 people rescued and 2,208 villages submerged.


PTI | Guwahati | Updated: 02-07-2024 22:15 IST | Created: 02-07-2024 22:15 IST
Assam Flood Crisis: Devastating Deluge Claims More Lives, Displaces Over 11 Lakh
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The flood situation in Assam deteriorated drastically on Tuesday, resulting in three additional fatalities and affecting more than 11.3 lakh residents across 23 districts, according to an official bulletin.

The daily flood bulletin from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) revealed that one person each died in the Sadiya and Doomdooma revenue circles of Tinsukia district, while another individual drowned at Jonai in Dhemaji district.

With these latest fatalities, the total number of deaths this year due to floods, landslides, and storms has risen to 48.

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