Gujarat, Rajasthan, Assam & parts of West Bengal were hit by floods that have claimed several lives
Floods in Assam have claimed the lives of over 50 people while more than 15 have died in Rajasthan
Report was produced by Asian Development Bank and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact
Schools in Allahabad and Varanasi have been closed as a precautionary measure
Rain, flooding hit large tracts in UP, MP & Bihar but not much impact expected on paddy; detailed assessment still to come
Flood situation in Assam improved
Co-ordination by Centre needed to mitigate its impact
The flood has damaged crops in 3.39 lakh hectares of land and 5521 houses; 1063 boats come to rescue affected people
An NDRF team comprising 35 members have reached Balrampur
More than 1,500 people have been taken to safer places in Vidisha
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