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Weather
Assam and Gujarat Hit by Heavy Rains, Floods Claim Lives
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 11:10 AM
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Heavy monsoon rains have triggered widespread flooding in Assam and Gujarat, causing multiple fatalities. Rescue and relief operations are underway, with Charai Dev district in Assam among the hardest hit.
The monsoon season has brought unusually heavy rainfall to parts of Assam and Gujarat, leading to widespread flooding across several districts. In Assam, the Charai Dev district has emerged as the most severely affected area, with rivers overflowing and low-lying villages submerged. Reports indicate that the floods have claimed several lives, though the exact death toll remains unclear as rescue teams continue to search for survivors. State authorities in both states have mobilized emergency services, deploying boats and helicopters to evacuate stranded residents and deliver essential supplies.