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Assam Floods Claim 47 Lives
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 05:04 AM
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Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts in Nagaland have caused unprecedented devastation in Assam, affecting over 7 lakh people. The flood toll has climbed to 47, according to the latest reports.
The state of Assam is grappling with one of its worst flood crises in recent times. The heavy rainfall, which is 436% above normal, has caused widespread destruction in the state. The cloudbursts in Nagaland have further exacerbated the situation, leading to a massive influx of water in the rivers of Assam. The floodwaters have inundated several districts, affecting over 7 lakh people and claiming 47 lives so far. The state government has swung into action to provide relief to the affected people.