July 4, 2024 12:47 PM
Floods in Assam claim 46 lives, affect over 16 lakh people
At least 46 people have died due to severe floods in Assam, including eight fatalities from drowning reported on Wednesday. The flood situation remains critical, affecting over 16.25 lakh people across 29 districts. Some of the worst-hit districts include Dhubri, Darrang, and Lakhimpur, with thousands of people displaced. Over 2,800 villages are underwater, and nearly 40,000 hectares of crops have been inundated. More than 3.86 lakh people have sought refuge in 515 relief camps set up by the a...