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Assam Floods Submerge 872 Villages Amid Rising Rainfall
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🗓 23 Jul 2026, 06:08 PM
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Heavy rains in Assam have caused widespread flooding, submerging 872 villages and prompting red, orange and yellow rain alerts across several states.
Recently, Assam experienced severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, submerging 872 villages across the state.
The floods have displaced thousands, with many residents seeking shelter in relief camps. Local authorities have deployed emergency teams.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for Assam and neighboring states, with orange and yellow alerts for others, indicating potential for further rainfall.
The government has mobilized resources and requested assistance from the National Disaster Response Force.
The floods have displaced thousands, with many residents seeking shelter in relief camps. Local authorities have deployed emergency teams.
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for Assam and neighboring states, with orange and yellow alerts for others, indicating potential for further rainfall.
The government has mobilized resources and requested assistance from the National Disaster Response Force.