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Assam Floods Claim 97 Lives, Leave 168,000 Stranded
✍️ mid-day.com
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 08:03 PM
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Heavy rains have triggered floods in Assam, killing 97 people and displacing 168,000 residents.
Heavy rains across Assam have triggered widespread flooding, claiming 97 lives and leaving 168,000 people stranded, according to state authorities.
The floods have inundated several districts, disrupting transportation and daily life.
Rescue teams from the Assam Disaster Management Authority and the Indian Army are working to evacuate affected residents and provide relief supplies.
Local officials have urged residents to stay alert as weather forecasts predict continued rainfall.
The government has set up emergency shelters and is coordinating with NGOs to assist displaced families.
The floods have inundated several districts, disrupting transportation and daily life.
Rescue teams from the Assam Disaster Management Authority and the Indian Army are working to evacuate affected residents and provide relief supplies.
Local officials have urged residents to stay alert as weather forecasts predict continued rainfall.
The government has set up emergency shelters and is coordinating with NGOs to assist displaced families.