Assam flood death toll reaches 98 with over 1.55 lakh people affected
The flood situation in Assam remains critical, with the death toll rising to 98 across 13 districts. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, more than 1.55 lakh people are currently affected across 464 villages. The state government is operating 55 relief camps and 18 relief distribution centres to provide assistance to over 10,000 displaced individuals.
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What Happened
The flood crisis in Assam has resulted in 98 deaths, with the most recent fatality reported in the Charaideo district. Currently, 13 districts remain impacted by the flooding, including Golaghat, Sivasagar, and Jorhat, which have seen significant numbers of residents affected. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority reports that 464 villages across 33 revenue circles are under water, with over 10,000 hectares of standing crops submerged.
Authorities have established 55 relief camps to house displaced citizens, alongside 18 relief distribution centres. A formal assessment of the damage caused by the flooding is scheduled to begin in August. The state continues to manage the ongoing humanitarian response as thousands remain displaced from their homes due to the rising water levels.
Key Facts
- The death toll from the floods in Assam has reached 98.Source not recorded
- Over 1.55 lakh people are affected across 13 districts.Source not recorded
- The Assam State Disaster Management Authority is managing 55 relief camps.Source not recorded
- More than 10,000 people are currently sheltered in relief camps.Source not recorded
- A total of 464 villages are impacted by the flooding.Source not recorded
- Damage assessment is scheduled to commence in August.Source not recorded
The Timeline8
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8 Aug
- ETThe Economic TimesAssam death toll rises to 98 across 13 districts
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- HTTHindu Tamil Thisaiஅசாம் வெள்ளம்: பலி 98 ஆக அதிகரிப்பு; 1.55+ லட்சம் பேர் பாதிப்பு
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Language reach
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- English5 of 9
- Tamilதமிழ்1 of 2
- Urduاردو1 of 2
- Kannadaಕನ್ನಡ1 of 1
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- NorthCarried1 of 4
- WestNot carried0 of 5
- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastCarried1 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthCarried2 of 10
6 of the 26 states we read have local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 5 national mastheads.
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