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Assam Floods Claim 21 Lives in 24 Hours, 5.4 Lakh Affected Across 16 Districts
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 22 Jul 2026, 05:33 AM
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Assam's flood situation has deteriorated, resulting in 21 deaths in a single day and affecting 5.4 lakh residents across 16 districts.
Assam is grappling with a severe flood crisis that has worsened over the past 24 hours. According to reports, 21 people have lost their lives in a single day, while the total number of affected residents has risen to 5.4 lakh across 16 districts.
Heavy monsoon rains have swollen major rivers, leading to widespread inundation of villages and towns. Rescue teams from the Assam Disaster Management Authority are conducting search and rescue operations, while relief camps have been set up to provide shelter and basic necessities.
The state government has appealed for additional resources from the central government and has mobilised the National Disaster Response Force to support local efforts. Early warnings were issued, but many affected areas remain inaccessible due to road blockages and continued rainfall.
Local officials urge residents to stay alert and follow evacuation orders. The situation remains fluid, with authorities monitoring river levels and weather forecasts closely.
Heavy monsoon rains have swollen major rivers, leading to widespread inundation of villages and towns. Rescue teams from the Assam Disaster Management Authority are conducting search and rescue operations, while relief camps have been set up to provide shelter and basic necessities.
The state government has appealed for additional resources from the central government and has mobilised the National Disaster Response Force to support local efforts. Early warnings were issued, but many affected areas remain inaccessible due to road blockages and continued rainfall.
Local officials urge residents to stay alert and follow evacuation orders. The situation remains fluid, with authorities monitoring river levels and weather forecasts closely.