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Assam flood situation continues to be grim, 5.45 mn hit; 12 fresh deaths

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday with over 54.5 lakh people still affected and 12 fresh deaths reported, officials said

Assam floods: Rahul Gandhi asks party workers to assist in rescue operation

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in floods in Assam and urged party workers to continue extending assistance in rescue and rehabilitation operations. The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Wednesday as 12 more people were killed and 55 lakh people affected across 32 districts with the rising Brahmaputra and Barak rivers inundating new areas. "My thoughts are with our brothers and sisters in Assam facing unprecedented floods. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families," Gandhi said on Twitter. "I urge Congress workers and leaders to continue extending assistance to rescue & rehabilitation operations," the former Congress chief said.

Assam floods wreak havoc, death toll rises to 100; over 5 mn affected

The flood situation in Assam remained unchanged on Wednesday, while another 12 more persons, including four children, died, taking the death toll to 100

Flood situation worsens in Assam, seven more deaths reported; toll at 88

The flood situation in Assam worsened further on Tuesday with the death of 7 more persons, taking the death toll to 88 while around 5.54 mn people having been affected in the state

Assam flood crisis critical, NDRF rushwa from Bhubaneswar to Barak Valley

NDRF was rushed to Cachar in Barak Valley of Assam for rescue operations as the flood situation in Assam remained critical on Tuesday with Brahmaputra and Barak rivers along with its tributaries

Army, NDRF and SDRF carry out rescue ops in flood-hit Assam's Cachar

As several parts of the Cachar district of Assam including urban and rural parts of Silchar are totally submerged, the Army, CRPF, BSF, NDRF, SDRF carried out rescue operations in flood-hit areas

Assam flood: Situation worsens as 11 die in last 24 hrs, death toll at 81

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated further with the death of 11 more persons, taking the death toll to 81, officials said, adding that around 48 lakh people have been affected in 32 districts

11 more dead, 4.7 mn affected in Assam floods; Shah dials Himanta

The northeastern state has been reeling under devastating floods over the last one week, affecting 47,72,140 people in 32 of the 36 districts

Assam floods: 9 die in last 24 hours, CM Sarma holds review meeting

The death toll from in this year's flood and landslides in Assam has now jumped to 71

Assam CM Sarma to chair meeting with DCs, SDOS over flood situation

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will hold a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and the Sub-Divisional Officers (Civil) - SDOs on Monday to review the flood situation and disaster preparedness.Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "In wake of ongoing situation of floods & to review preparedness, will connect with my cabinet colleagues, DCs and Civil SDOs on June 20, 9.30 am onwards from my office via VC."The Indian Army continued flood relief operations for the fourth consecutive day, informed officials on Sunday. The relentless relief operations in inclement weather conditions have been carried out in seven districts of Assam."14 composite columns have been able to rescue around 4500 stranded locals including critical patients, elders women and children. Alongwith rescue operations Indian Army columns also ensured timely supply to relief camps to support thousands of other locals," read an official statement.During relief operations numerous heartwarming stories came to

Eight killed, 3.7 mn people hit as flood situation in Assam worsens

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Sunday with eight more persons losing their lives and over 37 lakh people suffering across 30 districts, an official said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), three persons died due to landslides and five people drowned at different places during the day. With this, the total number of persons losing their lives in this year's flood and landslides has gone up to 70. More than 37,17,800 people are hit due to floods in 4,462 villages across 30 districts of the state, an ASDMA official said.

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Assam flood: Situation worsens as 8 more die, PM Modi dials CM Sarma

Assam reeled under devastating floods caused by incessant rain affecting nearly 31 lakh people in 32 districts, while eight more people lost their lives on Saturday taking the toll to 63, officials sa

Assam villages flooded in devastating rains, PM Modi calls up Himanta Sarma

Assam reeled under devastating floods caused by rain, with Narendra Modi taking stock of the situation and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visiting several camps sheltering affected people soon

Assam: Boat carrying flood-affected people capsizes; three children missing

A boat carrying flood-affected people has capsized in Assam's Hojai district, leaving three children missing while 21 others have been rescued, officials said on Saturday

PM Modi dials Assam CM Himanta Sarma to take stock of flood situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called up Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to enquire about the current flood situation in the state and assured all possible help from the Centre

Assam floods: 54 deaths reported so far, over 1.8 million people affected

As many as nine more persons died in Assam due to the flood, taking the overall death toll to 54, according to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Friday

Flood situation worsens in Assam, neighbouring states amid incessant rains

The flood situation in the northeast took a turn for the worse on Friday as incessant rainfall pounded parts of the region for the fourth consecutive day, leaving its major rivers in spate

Assam floods: 4 dead, Manas, Brahmaputra rivers flowing above danger mark

As many as four people died in the last 24 hours in Assam due to the flood which has affected over 110K people in 25 districts of the state

Flood situation improves in Assam, nearly 70,000 still in distress

The flood situation in Assam improved on Friday with all major rivers of the state flowing below the danger mark even as nearly 70,000 people remain affected by the deluge across five districts