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Assam Floods: 222 Relief Camps House 72,532 People, 13,600 Homes Damaged
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 03:18 PM
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Heavy rains have left Assam reeling, with 222 relief camps set up to shelter 72,532 residents and nearly 13,600 houses reported damaged.
Heavy monsoon rains triggered widespread flooding across Assam, forcing authorities to establish 222 relief camps to accommodate the displaced. The camps, spread across several districts, are currently sheltering 72,532 residents, many of whom have lost homes and livelihoods. Damage assessments indicate that nearly 13,600 houses have been affected, with structural damage ranging from minor leaks to complete collapse. State officials have deployed emergency teams and are coordinating with the National Disaster Response Force to provide food, medical aid, and temporary shelter to those impacted.