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Assam Floods Claim Nearly 100 Lives as Water Persists
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 08:03 PM
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Floodwaters in Assam have swollen, leaving the death toll close to 100. Rescue teams continue to work amid persistent water levels.
Assam has been grappling with severe flooding as monsoon rains continue to swell rivers and reservoirs.
The death toll has risen to nearly 100, according to state officials, with many casualties reported from the flood‑affected districts.
Rescue operations are underway in several districts, with the Assam Disaster Management Authority coordinating evacuations and relief camps. Local authorities have urged residents to stay alert and follow evacuation orders, as water levels remain high and the risk of further casualties persists.
The death toll has risen to nearly 100, according to state officials, with many casualties reported from the flood‑affected districts.
Rescue operations are underway in several districts, with the Assam Disaster Management Authority coordinating evacuations and relief camps. Local authorities have urged residents to stay alert and follow evacuation orders, as water levels remain high and the risk of further casualties persists.