Assam flood toll rises: 21 killed in a day; over 5.6 lakh affected across 16 districts
Severe flooding in Assam has resulted in 21 deaths in a single day, with over 5.6 lakh people affected across 16 districts. Rescue operations are underway by multiple agencies as infrastructure, including railway tracks, remains disrupted.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the increasing vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events and the significant humanitarian challenge of managing large-scale displacement.
NEW DELHI: At least 21 people were killed in Assam in the last 24 hours as the flood situation worsened, with more than 5.64 lakh people affected across 16 districts, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).The latest fatalities included 13 deaths in Sivasagar, five in Charaideo, two in Golaghat and one in Jorhat, the ASDMA said in its late-night bulletin.With the latest deaths, the overall flood toll this year has risen to 31.The number of affected people increased sharply from 3.63 lakh in 15 districts on Monday to over 5.64 lakh.
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