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Assam Floods Cause ₹480 Cr Damage, 26,681 Homes Affected
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 03:03 PM
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The Assam government estimates flood damage at ₹480 crore, with 26,681 houses damaged, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The Assam government has released an estimate of damage caused by the recent floods that swept across the state. The total loss is projected at ₹480 crore, affecting 26,681 houses. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the figures were derived from field surveys and assessments carried out after the deluge. The state has announced plans to provide relief and reconstruction assistance to the affected households.