The death toll from flooding in India’s northeastern Assam state has risen to 41 after 10 more deaths were reported. State authorities said more than 700,000 people have been affected, while three people remain missing.
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the latest fatalities were reported from five districts. Officials said rescue and relief operations are continuing across the flood-affected areas.
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the flooding had impacted regions that had not previously experienced such severe conditions. He said cloudbursts and heavy rainfall had caused widespread destruction across the state.
Meanwhile, the chief minister directed all government departments to maintain a continuous presence in affected areas. Authorities were instructed to accelerate rescue, relief, restoration and rehabilitation efforts for affected communities.
The flooding has disrupted daily life for hundreds of thousands of residents. Therefore, emergency teams are working to restore essential services and provide assistance to displaced families. Officials continue to monitor conditions across the state.
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Additionally, authorities said relief operations will continue until every affected family receives support. Search efforts also remain underway for the three people still reported missing. Officials urged residents to follow safety advisories.
Heavy rainfall has repeatedly triggered flooding across India’s northeastern region during the monsoon season. Authorities remain on alert as weather conditions continue to pose risks in vulnerable districts.