Assam Flood Deaths Rise To 78, Weather Office Issues Heavy Rain Alert
The death toll from floods in Assam has reached 78, with the India Meteorological Department issuing an Orange Alert for heavy rainfall across Northeast India. Authorities warn that the incoming weather could exacerbate existing flooding, landslides, and waterlogging in several vulnerable districts.
Why it matters
Persistent extreme weather events in Northeast India underscore the growing impact of climate change on regional infrastructure and public safety.
Although floodwaters have begun receding across parts of the state, Assam remains on high alert as the number of deaths due to floods has risen to 78.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for the next three days, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across parts of the Northeast and raising fears of a fresh spell of flooding.Seven districts in Assam continue to remain flood-affected, with more than three lakh people impacted and over 550 villages still submerged.
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