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Assam Floods Claim 41 Lives, Over 650,000 Affected as IMD Issues 4‑Day Alert
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🗓 23 Jul 2026, 04:33 PM
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Heavy rains in Assam have led to 41 fatalities and displaced more than 650,000 people, with the Indian Meteorological Department warning of continued flooding for the next four days.
Heavy rainfall over the past week has turned Assam’s rivers into a torrent, flooding villages and cutting off roads across the state. The National Disaster Response Force has reported that 41 people have lost their lives in the deluge.
According to state officials, more than 650,000 residents have been affected, with thousands of homes submerged and agricultural fields ruined. The floods have also disrupted power and communication lines in several districts.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a four‑day flood alert for Assam, warning that the heavy rains are likely to continue and that further inundation is possible.
State authorities have set up relief camps and are coordinating with the National Disaster Response Force to provide food, water and medical aid to the displaced population. Rescue operations are ongoing in the hardest-hit areas.
According to state officials, more than 650,000 residents have been affected, with thousands of homes submerged and agricultural fields ruined. The floods have also disrupted power and communication lines in several districts.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a four‑day flood alert for Assam, warning that the heavy rains are likely to continue and that further inundation is possible.
State authorities have set up relief camps and are coordinating with the National Disaster Response Force to provide food, water and medical aid to the displaced population. Rescue operations are ongoing in the hardest-hit areas.