The northeastern Indian state of Assam is grappling with devastating floods, claiming 46 lives and displacing over 1.6 million people across 29 districts. With eight new deaths reported Wednesday, officials warn the crisis shows no signs of easing .
Torrential rains have submerged 2,800 villages, destroyed nearly 39,500 hectares of crops , and forced residents into makeshift shelters. Local authorities are racing against time, setting up 181 relief camps and 334 distribution centers to aid 386,959 displaced individuals, including thousands of children.
'Rescue operations are our top priority,' said an Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) spokesperson. Despite intensified efforts, the deluge has turned roads into rivers, leaving remote communities cut off. Humanitarian groups urge global support as forecasts predict more rain
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This year’s monsoon has hit Assam harder than usual, raising questions about climate resilience in vulnerable regions. For now, the focus remains on saving lives and providing essentials to those stranded in the flood’s path.
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